[7] The species is adaptable to a very wide range of soil and site conditions, from moist to dry, acid to alkaline, and gravelly to heavy clay; and can grow in partial shade to full sun.

[8] In Missouri the fruits ripen from August to early October and are small, dry pods hanging in drooping, papery clusters.

[8] Physocarpus opulifolius is found in eastern North America on rocky hillsides and banks of streams[6] as well as in moist thickets, especially in counties south of the Missouri River.

[7] The ability of P. opulifolius to grow in harsh conditions makes it especially suitable for erosion control on banks.

Numerous cultivars have been developed, of which 'Dart's Gold',[10] 'Diabolo',[11] and 'Tuilad'[12] have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.