Thursday, 29 October 2015

Physocarpus opulifolius


  • Common Name - common ninebark
  • Botanical Name - Physocarpus opulifolius
  • Family -  Rosaceae 
  • Bark - showy, exfoliating
  • Leaf - simple, lobed, ovate shape, acute apex, cordate base, crenate margins
  • Flower - corymb inflorescence, May - June
  • Bud - alternate
  • Fruit - follicle, September - October
  • Habit - open, upright
  • Form - round 
  • Size - 7 - 10 ft
  • Culture - full sun, acidic/humus rich/rocky/well drained soil
  • Use - specimen plant, mixed shrub border

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