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Physocarpus opulifolius
Also Known As
- Common Ninebark
- Ninebark
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 10'
- W: 15'
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Physocarpus opulifolius plant details
Physocarpus opulifolius is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Physocarpus opulifolius
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 15 FT wide, 10 FT tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, hedge, native plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Physocarpus opulifolius
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Physocarpus opulifolius
By: I.Sáček, senior
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By: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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How to Grow Physocarpus opulifolius
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Scientific Name: Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward'
aka Physocarpus 'Summer Wine', Physocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine', Physocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine™', Ninebark, Summer Wine® Ninebark, Summer Wine™ Ninebark
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 5'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
aka Physocarpus 'Center Glow', Physocarpus opulifolius Center Glow™, Center Glow Ninebark, Ninebark, NINEBARK
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
Scientific Name: Physocarpus opulifolius 'Mindia'
aka Physocarpus opulifolius 'Coppertina', Physocarpus opulus 'Coppertina', Coppertina Ninebark
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
3b-9b
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
aka Dart's Gold Ninebark, Golden Ninebark
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
aka Mountain Ninebark
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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