common ninebark

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A vigorous deciduous shrub up to 3m high, with layered, flaking bark and an upright, arching habit. Leaves are broadly ovate, toothed and divided into three lobes. Dense, rounded clusters of small white flowers tinted with pink are produced along the stems in early summer, followed by reddish-green seed pods

Scientific classification

Species: common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)
Genus: Physocarpus
Family: Rosaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy · Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of common ninebark

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Culture

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Quick identification of common ninebark

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common ninebark care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.