![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The unique fruit is a glossy red pod which turns dry and brown, and then splits open to release seeds. The shrub has maple-like lobed leaves and attractive clusters of small white flowers in May and June. The name refers to the unusual bark, which naturally peels off in many colorful layers. Pacific ninebark ( Physocarpus capitatus) is a dense deciduous shrub growing up to 12 feet tall. Plant it with other wet-loving natives such as serviceberry, red osier dogwood, and Pacific ninebark for year-round color and wildlife habitat! Pacific crabapple grows best in full sun and moist to wet soils. The fruits are a favorite of birds and small mammals, and the dense foliage provides both food and cover for wildlife. The flowers attract large numbers of native bees including mason bees and bumblebees, and butterflies lay their eggs on the leaves. The leaves of this showy tree also turn orange and bright red in autumn, binging lovely fall color to any garden. The crabapples turn yellow to reddish in the fall, and often hang on the tree all winter, providing both visual interest and food for wildlife. In spring, crabapples bloom with fragrant clusters of pinkish-white blossoms. It’s the perfect tree for a wet corner of the garden. It prefers moist woods and is often found at the edges of wetlands. Pacific crabapple ( Malus fusca) is found in Western Oregon and north through Washington State into Canada and Alaska. ![]()
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