Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius
Rosaceae · Shrub
Ninebark pairs burgundy or lime foliage with clusters of small white-pink flowers and peeling winter bark, making it a workhorse structural shrub.
- · Prune after bloom to control size.
- · Darkest foliage color develops in full sun.
- · Very drought tolerant once established.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 2-8
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Low
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Shrub
- Mature size: 5-8 ft tall · 5-8 ft wide
- Bloom season: Late spring to early summer · White, pink
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Best in ground
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -50F
- Heat tolerance: Good
- Soil: Well-drained, adaptable soil
- Growth rate: Fast
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