Ninebark vs Redosier Dogwood seeds
Ninebark offers peeling bark and clusters of flowers and seed capsules. Redosier Dogwood is especially noticeable after leaf fall, when its red stems stand out.
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| Detail | Common Ninebark | Redosier Dogwood |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness zone | 3/4 | 2 |
| Bark and stems | Peeling brown bark with reddish inner layers | Bright red stems, strongest in good light |
| Leaves | Rounded leaves with three to five lobes | Mostly oval leaves with smooth edges |
| Fruit or seed display | Clusters of reddish seed capsules | White berries for wildlife |
| Spread | Broad shrub with several stems | Can spread into a dense colony |
| Moisture | Moist ground with some tolerance of dryness | Better suited to wet ground than exposed drought |
| Mature size | 5 to 8 ft tall and 4 to 6 ft wide | 10 to 12 ft |
A closer look
Common Ninebark
Ninebark has rounded, lobed leaves and bark that peels in layers as the stems age. Reddish seed capsules remain after the white to pink flowers.
Redosier Dogwood
Redosier's red stems stand out after leaf fall. Its spreading habit suits a wetter boundary or informal screen where a colony of shrubs has room to grow.