Physocarpus opulifolius
Common Ninebark
Description
This shrub grows 9 ' tall and 10' wide. The 3' long deciduous leaves are surrounded by clusters of white or pink blossoms. Available are some superior cultivar selections.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.