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Shoreline Community College Arboretum: Diabolo Ninebark

Shoreline CC Arboretum is the student-led initiative to document and inform the incredible diversity of over 200 species of flora adorning our outdoor campus as it grows and changes with future development.

Title

Diabolo Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo' (ROSACEAE)

Description

Range

E. North America, New York to Florida

Ecology

Ecology

"Be aware when planting and using in landscapes that all parts of this plant can be poisonous to humans if ingested. Ninebarks are generally resistant to deer feeding... Ninebark in the wild often is found along streams and watersides, even in areas that occasionally flood, although it will tolerate a range of soil conditions including drought once established." [1]

Equity

Equity: Cultural and Historical Significance

"Once considered a non-descript native shrub for the old-fashioned garden..." [1]

Economics

Economics

"[B]reeders have transformed ninebark into a popular and desirable landscape plant... On large banks it can be used for erosion control." [1]

Sources

Sources

[1] Pille, G. (n.d.). Dawn Redwood: 20th Century Botanical Discovery. Retrieved from https://ufi.ca.uky.edu/treetalk/dawn-redwood

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