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Ninebarks (Physocarpus)
Ninebarks are shrubs that are primarily grown as ornamental plants in gardens or landscaping. They are popular due to their peeling bark, bright-colored leaves, and white flowers. These plants are drought-tolerant and cold-tolerant and function well to form hedging or borders.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Key Facts About Ninebarks
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Attributes of Ninebarks
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Ninebarks
Distribution of Ninebarks
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Distribution Map of Ninebarks
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
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How to Grow and Care for Ninebarks
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Ninebarks is a hardy plant genus requiring medium-light conditions, well-drained soil, and moderate water. Ideal temperatures range from 60–85°F. Major challenges include powdery mildew, aphids, and scale insects. In summer, extra watering is needed due to increased evaporation. In winter, a decrease in watering and a layer of mulch can help protect the root system. Regular pruning in late winter or early spring is recommended for healthier growth. Come autumn, no special considerations besides regular watering and check for pests.
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7 most common species：
Common ninebark
Common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a plant species most commonly found in the eastern United States. Common ninebark is generally planted for erosion control and ornamental purposes. Several cultivars, such as Dart's Gold and Diabolo, have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Pacific ninebark
Native to western North America, the pacific ninebark is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2.5 m tall. Its bark is flaky and peels away in many layers. Pacific ninebark prefers a wet environment but still tolerant a certain degree of drought. It is a popular garden plant in California.
Mallow ninebark
The branches are hairless, and older ones have shreddy bark. The leaves have three to five lobes and serrated edges. Dark green when mature, they turn brownish red by early fall. The inflorescence is a corymb of flowers that have white petals measuring about 4 millimeters in length. The fruit is a follicle roughly one centimeter long.
Physocarpus amurensis
Physocarpus amurensis is a resilient shrub native to the Amur River region. It boasts arching branches with flaking, coppery-brown bark, and dense clusters of small white flowers that bloom in spring. Its deciduous foliage presents three-lobed leaves which transition from green to vibrant autumn hues. This hardy plant thrives in a range of soils and environmental conditions, adapting well to both sun and partial shade.
Common ninebark 'Mindia'
Common ninebark 'Mindia' is a deciduous shrub notable for its vibrant foliage, which ranges from deep burgundy to rich purple. Its three-lobed leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in spring add textural contrast to garden spaces. In the fall, the shrub produces small, red to purple fruits, while its peeling bark provides winter interest. Adaptable to various soils, common ninebark 'Mindia' thrives in full sun to partial shade, contributing year-round beauty to temperate landscapes.
Common ninebark 'Diabolo'
Common ninebark 'Diabolo' is distinct for its deep purple leaves, cream-colored flowers, and bright red bark. A cultivar of Physocarpus opulifolius, its name comes from a game prop and refers to the shape of the flower clusters. Gardeners love this plant for its year-round interest and added color, as well as its hardiness.
Mountain ninebark
Mountain ninebark is a deciduous shrub with a spreading habit, showcasing cascades of white to pinkish flowers that come to life in spring. Its peeling, reddish-brown bark and exfoliating texture add year-round interest. With leaves turning yellow to red in the fall, mountain ninebark thrives in well-drained soils and tolerates various conditions, illustrating its adaptability to diverse landscapes.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Ninebarks
Physocarpus
Ninebarks are shrubs that are primarily grown as ornamental plants in gardens or landscaping. They are popular due to their peeling bark, bright-colored leaves, and white flowers. These plants are drought-tolerant and cold-tolerant and function well to form hedging or borders.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Key Facts About Ninebarks
Feedback
Attributes of Ninebarks
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Ninebarks
Distribution of Ninebarks
Feedback
Distribution Map of Ninebarks
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Ninebarks
Feedback
Ninebarks is a hardy plant genus requiring medium-light conditions, well-drained soil, and moderate water. Ideal temperatures range from 60–85°F. Major challenges include powdery mildew, aphids, and scale insects. In summer, extra watering is needed due to increased evaporation. In winter, a decrease in watering and a layer of mulch can help protect the root system. Regular pruning in late winter or early spring is recommended for healthier growth. Come autumn, no special considerations besides regular watering and check for pests.
Exploring the Ninebarks Plants
Feedback
7 most common species：
Common ninebark
Common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a plant species most commonly found in the eastern United States. Common ninebark is generally planted for erosion control and ornamental purposes. Several cultivars, such as Dart's Gold and Diabolo, have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Pacific ninebark
Native to western North America, the pacific ninebark is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2.5 m tall. Its bark is flaky and peels away in many layers. Pacific ninebark prefers a wet environment but still tolerant a certain degree of drought. It is a popular garden plant in California.
Mallow ninebark
The branches are hairless, and older ones have shreddy bark. The leaves have three to five lobes and serrated edges. Dark green when mature, they turn brownish red by early fall. The inflorescence is a corymb of flowers that have white petals measuring about 4 millimeters in length. The fruit is a follicle roughly one centimeter long.
Physocarpus amurensis
Physocarpus amurensis is a resilient shrub native to the Amur River region. It boasts arching branches with flaking, coppery-brown bark, and dense clusters of small white flowers that bloom in spring. Its deciduous foliage presents three-lobed leaves which transition from green to vibrant autumn hues. This hardy plant thrives in a range of soils and environmental conditions, adapting well to both sun and partial shade.
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More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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