Raspberry Lemonade™ Ninebark 'ZLEYel2'
Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
· Hardiness Zones: 3-7
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Height: 4 feet
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Spread: 4 feet
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Bloom Time: May to August
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Bloom: clustered white flowers at branch tips; mature to
coral red fruits
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Light: full sun
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Soil: average-moist but well-drained;
tolerant of a variety of soils
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Moisture: moist but not wet; drought tolerant
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Use: multi-season interest shrub; use
in compact spaces, mixed borders, foundation or specimen plantings, commercial
sites, erosion control on banks
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Care: low-maintenance; water weekly in
extreme heat; if necessary, prune in late winter to remove crossed branches or
dead wood
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Concerns: no major insect or disease
problems; powdery mildew can occur with poor air flow
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Native to: species native to central and
eastern North America
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Notes: long-lived miniature shrub with
branching habit; multiple side shoots form a dense mound; bright yellow-green
leaves ; attractive exfoliating bark provides winter interest; blooms attract
pollinators; dense branches offer nesting areas; berries feed wildlife; deer
resistant; black walnut tolerant
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Supplier: Johnson's Nursery
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H145
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