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Physocarpus Species, Mallow Ninebark, Mallow-Leaf Ninebark, Mountain Ninebark

Physocarpusmalvaceus

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Physocarpus (fy-so-KAR-pus)

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Species

malvaceus (mal-VAY-see-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Provides Winter Interest

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Saratoga Springs, UT (Zone 8a) | April 2006 | positive

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Physocarpus Species, Mallow Ninebark, Mallow-Leaf Ninebark, Mountain Ninebark

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