Summer Wine Black Ninebark Care

Question

One wk ago my summer wine black ninebark was growing and budding. It now appears dying or dead. Would appreciate advice on hopefully how to revive. Thank you.

Answer 1

These plants are susceptible to powdery mildew. Try a light trim for now to remove dead stems and branches, and feed your plant. In late fall, you can hard-prune it down to a foot tall. Here's some info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ninebark/growing-ninebark-shrubs.htm