shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3b – Zone 8b
Western Ninebark is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest, valued for its showy clusters of small white to pink flowers and exfoliating cinnamon-colored bark. It tolerates wet soils and performs well in riparian zones, making it useful for erosion control and wildlife habitat.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–8′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 3bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 8b
pH Range
6.57
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.5 to 7
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest North America
Native to: California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Function & Care
wildlife benefiterosion controlhedgerowwindbreak
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering, sucker
Notable Cultivars
'Tilden Park' is a popular compact cultivar with deep burgundy foliage; 'Minuet' is a dwarf selection with purple leaves and pink flowers.
