Bloodworth, Stefan
Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim.
Atlantic ninebark, Common ninebark
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
A 3-10 ft., mound-shaped,
deciduous shrub, atlantic ninebark offers spiraea-like flowers, attractive and persistent
fruit pods, arching branches, yellow fall color, and exfoliating bark.
Atlantic Ninebark is fast-growing, insect and disease resistant, and drought-tolerant.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Shrub Leaf: Green
Autumn Foliage: yes
Fruit: Red, Brown
Size Class: 6-12 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CO , CT , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MO , NE , NH , NJ , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , VT , VA , WV , WI , DC
Canada: ON ,
QC Native Distribution: NY to MN & SD, s. to FL, AR & KS; an
escape northeastward
Native Habitat: Stream banks; rocky hillsides; woodland edges
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet , Moist , Dry
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Clay, Loam
Conditions Comments: Common ninebark is fast-growing, insect & disease resistant, and drought-tolerant.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds
Last Update: 2007-06-29
