Plant Description
Physocarpus capitatus
Pacific Ninebark is a spreading shrub that is known for its thin, shredded bark. It also produces round clusters of white flowers and has maple-like leaves.
Pacific Ninebark's easily recognizable shredded bark.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 10 ft |
| Mature Height | 10 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| Drought Tolerance | Low-Moderate |
| Deer Browse | Yes |
| Wildlife Value | Unknown |
| Timber Value | None |
| Resprout Ability | Potential to resprout after wildfire or cutting |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 3-10 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bloom Time | April-June |
| Habitat | Open woodlands |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Class | Rosids |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Physocarpus |
| Species | P. capitatus |
