Common Caragana vs Ninebark - TreeTime.ca

Common Caragana vs Ninebark

Caragana arborescens

Physocarpus opulifolius

CUSTOM GROW

Common Caragana
Ninebark

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

Ninebark is a small, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or colour to any yard.

It features flaky, cinnamon-brown bark, attractive white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves.

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Ninebark Quick Facts

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Zone: 1b
Zone: 2a
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: yellow, in spring
Flowers: small white clusters
Fruit: pod like fruits
Berries: small pink to purple berry like follicles
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia