Common Ninebark - Physocarpus opulifolius

Common Name: Common Ninebark
Botanical Name: Physocarpus opulifolius
Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Flower Color: White, Pink
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Conditions: Well-drained
Exposure/Light Requirements: Partial Sun/Partial Shade
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 4-6 feet
Wildlife: Butterflies and Other Pollinators
Berry Color: Red
Description: This shrub's name is derived from its excessive peeling bark. It is said to have nine layers! It grows 5- 8 feet tall. White to pale pink flowers appear in the spring followed by red seed capsules. It prefers a partially sunny location with well-drained soil.
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