Physocarpus capitatus

• Dense shrub growing up to 8 ft. tall
• Distinctive maple-like lobed leaves and ball-like clusters of small white flowers with five petals and numerous red-tipped stamens
• Flaky bark peels away in many layers
• Fruit is inflated glossy red pod which turns dry and brown and then splits open to release seed
• 1 gallon of water per week will produce more flowers
• Leaves turn red in autumn before dropping

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