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common ninebark

common ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3bZone 8b

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Common ninebark is a hardy, fast-growing deciduous shrub with white or pink flowers in late spring and ornamental exfoliating bark that provides winter interest. It's adaptable to various soil conditions and relatively low-maintenance.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
fast
Size
4–10′ tall × 4–10′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Rosaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with