NINEBARK BUSH

• Lifespan: 20-30 years
• Canopy Size/Spread: 6-10 feet tall, with a similar spread depending on the variety.
• Root Characteristics: Non-invasive, shallow, and fibrous root system that won’t threaten foundations.
• Growth Rate: Moderate, around 1-2 feet per year.
• Edible Characteristics: Not recommended for consumption.

Growing Conditions

• Soil: Adapts well to most soils, but prefers well-drained loam.
• Water: Requires regular watering, especially during the first year, but becomes more drought-tolerant once established.
• Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3-8

Blooming Beauty

• Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
• Bloom Duration: 2-3 weeks
• Fragrance: Flowers have a faint, sweet fragrance.
• Appearance: Clusters of small, white flowers in flat-topped clusters.

Interesting Facts

• Ninebark offers attractive, lobed foliage that transitions to vibrant yellow or orange shades in fall.
• It attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees to your garden.
• Several varieties are available, offering different sizes, flower color variations (pinkish-white), and foliage types (variegated).
• Specimen planting: Showcase a single ninebark as a focal point in a garden bed.
• Hedge planting: Create a low-maintenance, flowering privacy hedge.
• Foundation planting: Add color and texture alongside your home’s foundation.
• Border planting: Frame walkways or borders with a vibrant display of flowers and foliage.