mountain ninebark
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mountain ninebark
Physocarpus monogynus
Mountain ninebark is a cheerful shrub with lovely clusters of white flowers. Its branches are covered in peeling bark, making it look unique and interesting!
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The mountain ninebark is a resilient shrub with distinctive reddish-brown bark that peels in papery layers. It has deeply lobed green leaves, often turning yellow or red in autumn. Small, five-petaled white to pinkish flowers grow in umbrella-shaped clusters, creating a delicate display.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusPhysocarpus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It can tolerate very cold winters, surviving where many other plants cannot!
Its bark peels away in papery strips, like multiple coats of an old, wise tree!
Many birds love to nest in its dense branches, finding safe shelter there.
Native American tribes traditionally used parts of this shrub for tools and remedies.
Special abilities
Ability
Tough Roots
Mountain ninebark can anchor itself firmly with tough roots, helping it prevent soil erosion on steep slopes.
Ability
Layered Defense
Its unique peeling bark helps protect mountain ninebark from harsh sun and cold temperatures, like a natural coat.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Mountain ninebark produces sweet nectar that attracts many insects, ensuring its flowers are pollinated.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 100-300 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Feeds on nectar, aiding plant reproduction.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Collects pollen and nectar from flowers.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Browses on its leaves and young stems.
shelters
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Uses dense branches for nesting and cover.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is mountain ninebark?
100-300 cm
How wide does mountain ninebark spread?
100-300 cm
How big are the flowers on mountain ninebark?
0.5-1 cm
When does mountain ninebark bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is mountain ninebark edible?
No
Is mountain ninebark toxic?
None
What is mountain ninebark's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is mountain ninebark pollinated?
Insect
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