Thursday, 5 November 2015

Physocarpus capitatus


  • Common Name - Pacific ninebark
  • Botanical Name - Physocarpus capitatus
  • Family - Rosaceae
  • Leaf - simple, lobed, ovate shape, acute apex, cordate base, double serrate margin
  • Flower - corymb inflorescence, May - June
  • Bud - alternate
  • Fruit - aggregate fruit, September - October 
  • Habit - spreading, arching, dense
  • Form - round
  • Size - 10-16 ft
  • Culture - full sun, acidic/bog/humus rich soil
  • Use - mass planting, screening, attracts beneficial insects

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