Sweet Cherry Tea™ Ninebark 'ZLEBic5'
Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 3-7
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Height: 3-4 feet
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Spread: 3-4 feet
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Bloom Time: late May to early June; reblooms
mid-summer
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Bloom: dark pink buds open to clusters of light pink flowers
at the tips of every branch; mature to rose-red fruits
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Light: full sun for best color
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Soil: average-moist but well-drained;
prefers slight acidity; clay tolerant
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Moisture: average; drought tolerant
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Use: multi-season interest shrub;
foundations, mixed borders, naturalized gardens, specimens, urban spaces,
erosion control on banks
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Care: low-maintenance; tolerant of a
wide range of conditions; if necessary, prune in late winter to remove crossed
branches or dead wood
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Concerns: no major insect or disease
problems
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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; delicate feathery
leaves with reddish tint age to rich purple; attractive exfoliating bark
provides winter interest; blooms attract pollinators; berries feed wildlife;
deer resistant; black walnut tolerant
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Supplier: Johnson Nursery
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G200
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