Common Ninebark
Physocarpus Opulifolius
Overview
Physocarpus opulifolius, or Common Ninebark, is a hardy deciduous shrub noteworthy for its peeling bark and dense, mounded growth up to 5-8 feet tall and wide. Favored for its clusters of pink or white flowers in spring, it features maple-like leaves that turn vibrant shades in fall. Adaptable to various soils, this low-maintenance plant is ideal for hedges or mixed borders in zones 2-8, preferring full sun to part shade.
Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 3–7Type ShrubClimate Alpine, Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Medium, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 3–7
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Climate
- Alpine, Temperate
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