SKU: SP00600

Physocarpus opulifolius - Common Ninebark is a deciduous shrub with exfoliating bark. Easy to grow and tolerates drought and harsh conditions. Makes a nice shrub border, screen, or erosion control and bark provides winter interest. White flowers in late spring are showy.

Height: 6 to 12 feet
Spread: 6 feet
Zone: 2 to 8
Soil type: Clay loam
Soil pH: 6.8-7.2
Light: Full sun to part-shade
Moisture: Dry to medium, will tolerate drought
Flowers: White, May-June
Fruit: Reddish capsules
Fall color: dull Yellow, bark is good winter interest

Wildlife value: Attracts birds and provides nectar for butterflies
Notes of Interest: Fast growing, insect and disease resistant, drought tolerant

Distribution
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
Native Distribution: NY to MN & SD s. to FL AR & KS; an escape northeastward
Native Habitat: Stream banks; rocky hillsides; woodland edges