Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim.
Fully hardy, thicket-forming, suckering shrub with arching branches, ovate, 3-lobed, toothed leaves, to 8cm long, and dense corymbs, to 5cm across, of small cup-shaped, white, pink-tinged flowers in summer, followed by clusters of red fruit. To 3m. The variety luteus, also known as aureus, has bright yellow flowers. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced to Britain in 1690. [JD]. Saint-Hilaire Tr. pl.160/1825.
History at Camden Park
Probably introduced about 1854 as it is included in a handwritten list in a copy of the 1850 catalogue held in the Mitchell Library, inscribed Wm. Macarthur, Dec. 23rd, 1854 [ML 635.9m]. It did not subsequently appear in the 1857 catalogue.
Notes
Published Feb 06, 2010 - 04:13 PM | Last updated Feb 06, 2010 - 04:18 PM
Family | Rosaceae |
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Region of origin | North America |
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Common Name | Ninebark |
Name in the Camden Park Record |
Spiraea opulifolia |
Confidence level | high |