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Common Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius, Rosaceae

Zones
2–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Saskatoon ServiceberryAmelanchier alnifolia
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Smooth SumacRhus glabra
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
BlackberryRubus fruticosus
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Common SnowberrySymphoricarpos albus
Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Possumhaw ViburnumViburnum nudum

Both shrubs compete for similar moisture conditions and growing space in woodland edges.

Uses

Functions

Wildlife HabitatOrnamentalWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Common Ninebark grow in?

Common Ninebark grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Common Ninebark?

Good companions for Common Ninebark include Saskatoon Serviceberry, Smooth Sumac, Blackberry, Common Snowberry.

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