Common Ninebark, Atlantic Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius (Common Ninebark) is a fast-growing, upright, spreading, deciduous shrub with an exquisite fountain shape and incredibly decorative exfoliating bark. Profuse creamy-white flowers, delicately pink-tinged, appear in dense, rounded clusters in late spring before they give way to drooping clusters of red fruit in fall. Rich in nectar, the blossoms attract plenty of beneficial insects. The flowers contrast beautifully with the interesting maple-like foliage of green lobed leaves, which turns yellow in the fall. Hidden by the foliage during the growing season, the bark is revealed in all its splendor later in the season, peeling in multiple strips to display layers of reddish to light brown inner bark, providing winter interest. Known for its strong hardiness, insect and disease resistance, and drought tolerance, Common Ninebark is a splendid screening and hedge plant.
| Hardiness |
2 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Physocarpus |
| Common names | Common Ninebark, Ninebark |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Late), Fall |
| Height | 5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 48" - 72" (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
2 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Physocarpus |
| Common names | Common Ninebark, Ninebark |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Late), Fall |
| Height | 5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 48" - 72" (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Physocarpus opulifolius (Common Ninebark) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Physocarpus opulifolius (Common Ninebark) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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