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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.