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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Physocarpus opulifoliusPhysocarpus opulifolius

Atlantic Ninebark, Common Ninebark, Eastern Ninebark

In Stock: 3.38 lb (Total:3.38lb)

Physocarpus opulifolius

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

449,460

Quantity:

3.38 lb

Collected in:

Ukraine

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834096

Native to: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Introduced to: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Rus, East European Russia, Great Britain, Ireland, Korea, Primorye, Romania

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Experience the beauty and resilience of Physocarpus opulifolius, commonly known as Atlantic Ninebark, Common Ninebark, or Eastern Ninebark. This native deciduous shrub captivates with its spirea-like clusters of pinkish to white flowers that bloom in spring. It stands tall at 5-8 feet and comes to life with dark green lobed leaves in summer. As a member of the rose family Rosaceae, it is native to the east of North America and thrives on rocky hillsides and stream banks. A notable feature of the shrub is its exfoliating reddish-brown bark that peels off in thin strips, revealing a beautiful brown inner bark. Post leaf drop, the bark texture can be best observed, providing ornamental value throughout winter. Its ability to grow in varied soil conditions and its disease and drought resistance make it a popular choice for shrub borders, open woodland, and naturalized areas. Emerging as a dense thicket, it creates a suitable refuge for small birds, and its adaptability makes it perfect for erosion control on banks. Experience the rugged charm of the Physocarpus opulifolius, a testament to beauty in resilience.