Mallow Ninebark

Scientific Name: Physocarpus malvaceus (Greene) Kuntze

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Physocarpus (Camb.) Raf./ Physocarpus malvaceus (Greene) Kuntze

Mallow Ninebark
General Information
Usda SymbolPHMA5
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsPHMA5

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Mallow Ninebark.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Minimum17
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)15.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee15
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound753000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Mallow Ninebark

Mallow Ninebark

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