Pacific Ninebark – Bare Root
$3.50
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Physocarpus capitatus
Size/Seed Zone: Bare root 12 – 18″
Sun: Full sun, can tolerate sun or some shade, or full shade
Soil Conditions: Moist soils along wetlands
Special Uses: Birds
Large spreading, attractive shrub with rounded clusters of white flowers. Maple like leaves, thin shredded bark.
Habitat Notes: Prefers moist, but well drained sites along streambanks. Can take full sun exposure well. One of the hardiest shrubs in the county. A riparian “workhorse”.
ID Notes: Maple like leaves. Orange peeling bark as the shrub matures. White flower clusters in early summer turning to clusters of red fruit in late summer.
Caring for Your Bare Root Plants
| Height at 20 yrs. | 10 ft. | Deer Browse | Low |
| Mature Height | 10 ft. | Wildlife Value | Moderate |
| Growth Rate | Rapid | Timber Value | N/A |
| Lifespan | Long | Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Moisture Use | Low | Hardiness | High |
| Drought Tolerance | Low-Moderate | ||
| Sun Tolerance | High |
Wildflower Native Plant Database
Photo Credits: The Wild Garden, www.nwplants.com
