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common ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

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Common names

27 names · 21 languages
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Other languages (20)
Dutch
  • Blaasspirea
  • Sneeuwbalspirea[2][3]
French
  • physocarpe à feuille d'obier[2][3]
Belarusian
  • Пузыраплоднік каліналісты[3]
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 无毛风箱果[3]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 無毛風箱果[3]
Czech
  • tavola kalinolistá[3]
Danish
  • Almindelig blærespiræa[3]
Estonian
  • lodjap-põisenelas[3]
Finnish
  • lännenheisiangervo[3]
German
  • Schneeball-Blasenspiere[4]
  • Schneeballblättrige Blasenspiere[2][3]
Japanese
  • アメリカシモツケ[3]
Lithuanian
  • Putinalapis pūslenis[3]
Norwegian
  • blærespirea[3]
Polish
  • pęcherznica kalinolistna[3]
Russian
  • Пузыреплодник калинолистный[3]
Slovak
  • tavoľa kalinolistá[3]
Slovenian
  • kalinolistni pokalec[3]
Swedish
  • smällspirea[3]
Turkish
  • Dokuzkabuk Çalısı[3]
Ukrainian
  • Пухироплідник калинолистий[3]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Physocarpus opulifolius — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Common Ninebark — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Atlantic Ninebark — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Eastern Ninebark — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Nine Bark — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Ninebark — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Physocarpus opulifolius.
[2] Physocarpus opulifolius — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • common ninebark — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Schneeballblättrige Blasenspiere — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Eastern Ninebark — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • physocarpe à feuille d'obier — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Sneeuwbalspirea — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
[3] Physocarpus opulifolius — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • common ninebark — results[24].names[2]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Schneeballblättrige Blasenspiere — results[24].names[11]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Eastern Ninebark — results[24].names[5]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • physocarpe à feuille d'obier — results[24].names[3]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Sneeuwbalspirea — results[24].names[6]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • tavola kalinolistá — results[24].names[4]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • lodjap-põisenelas — results[24].names[7]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Пузыреплодник калинолистный — results[24].names[8]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • pęcherznica kalinolistna — results[24].names[9]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • blærespirea — results[24].names[10]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • lännenheisiangervo — results[24].names[12]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Putinalapis pūslenis — results[24].names[13]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • アメリカシモツケ — results[24].names[14]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • 无毛风箱果 — results[24].names[15]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • smällspirea — results[24].names[16]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Almindelig blærespiræa — results[24].names[17]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Пузыраплоднік каліналісты — results[24].names[18]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Пухироплідник калинолистий — results[24].names[19]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • kalinolistni pokalec — results[24].names[20]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • 無毛風箱果 — results[24].names[21]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • tavoľa kalinolistá — results[24].names[22]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
  • Dokuzkabuk Çalısı — results[24].names[23]; taxon id 129048; Physocarpus opulifolius.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Physocarpus opulifolius ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Ninebark (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 168503; taxon 6VHZC.
  • Schneeball-Blasenspiere (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 168504; taxon 6VHZC.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Physocarpus opulifolius is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Rosaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
1.52–2.44 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
1.22–1.83 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Arching; Dense; Erect; Multi-stemmed; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
E. Canada to NC. & E. U.S.A.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Unknown
Plant profile

About this plant

common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a shrub. It flowers from May to June.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Physocarpus opulifolius — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2392888; ID 6VHZC; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2392888; ID 6VHZC; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Physocarpus opulifolius — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Physocarpus opulifolius — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 1438424; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1522801, 1522802, 1522803, 1522804, 1522805, 1522806, 1522807, 1522808, 1522809, 1522810, 1522811, 1522812, 1522813, 1522814, 1522815, 1522816, 1522817, 1522818, 1522819, 1522820, 1522821, 1522822, 1522823, 1522824, 1522825, 1522826, 1522827, 1522828, 1522829, 1522830, 1522831, 1522832, 1522833, 1522834, 1522835, 1522836, 1522837, 1522838, 1522839

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.