Physocarpus capitatus 'Rubio '(Pacific Ninebark 'Rubio') Size:2 gal SE Rick Darke has written an

Rick Darke has written an introductory essay that not only underscores Robinson’s importance in the evolution of garden design and ecology

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: This tree has the widest geographical distribution of any North American tree

are actually spurs from which the flowers and fruit emerge

Sun Needs: partial shade

Sun needs: Full sun

Physocarpus capitatus 'Rubio '(Pacific Ninebark 'Rubio') Size:2 gal SE Rick Darke has written anDeciduous shrub, to 5 20 ft (1. 5 6 m) tall, less width, open, straggly, angled branches, bark exfoliating in long irregular strips. Leaves alternate, simple, 3 10 cm long, palmately 3 5 lobed and veined, lobes pointed, margins doubly serrated, glabrous and somewhat shiny above, stellate pubescent below; petioles 2 4 cm long. Flowers in late spring, small, 5 white petals, about 30 stamens, 3 5 pistils, in dense, hemispherical clusters (corymbs). Fruit