Pacific Ninebark is most easily recognized by the brown shredding bark on its branches. Its toothed leaves are 3-5 lobed, similar to a maple leaf. At a glance it can easily be confused with salmonberry which has toothed leaves with 3 leaflets. Its flowers are small and white with yellow centers and pink stamens, tightly packed in a hemispherical cluster. Its fruits are small, reddish, inflated follicles
About Physocarpus capitatus
Common Name: Pacific Ninebark
Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Growth Rate: Medium 6"-12" per year
