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Brand:  Bloomin' Easy Plants

Description:

A compact upright shrub putting on a show throughout the seasons; foliage emerges orange before turning yellow-green and finishing dark red-maroon; features small white spirea-like flowers followed by subtle reddish fruit; tough and durable

Ornamental Features

Savannah Sunset™ Ninebark features showy clusters of white flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring. It has green foliage with hints of yellow which emerges orange in spring. The small serrated lobed leaves turn outstanding shades of dark red and burgundy in the fall. It produces red capsules from early to mid fall. The peeling tan bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Landscape Attributes

Savannah Sunset™ Ninebark is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It is a good choice for attracting bees and butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Savannah Sunset™ Ninebark is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Accent
• Mass Planting
• Hedges/Screening
• General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Savannah Sunset™ Ninebark will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It has a low canopy. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species.