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Physocarpus, Ninebark, Dwarf Common Ninebark 'Nanus'

Physocarpusopulifolius

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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
opulifolius (op-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us)
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Synonym
Physocarpus opulifolius var. nanus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Naperville, Illinois

South Jordan, Utah

Lynnwood, Washington

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Rickwebb
Downingtown, PA | August 2015 | neutral

The Growing Place in Naperville, Illinois used to sell this dwarf cultivar of Ninebark about 2000. It was known to be good for having a l...Read More

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