Ninebark
At a Glance
Latin Name: Physocarpus opulifolius
Other common names: common ninebark
Mature Height: 5-10 ft. high, 4-10 ft. wide
Climate: Very hardy plants. They can handle full sun or shade.
Soil: Prefers acidic well drained soils. Adapts well to clay, rocky or shallow soil.
Notes: Often used on riverbanks. They are used in a shrub border because of their dense foliage branching out significantly. Ninebarks are known as a four-season shrub. They produce white flowers May to June and have medium green coloring in the summer, their leaves change to a vibrant red-maroon color in the fall with fruit ripening in September to October, and the unique exfoliating bark is attractive in the winter months. Ninebarks are drought tolerant and long lived.
Wildlife: Pods are a valuable winter wildlife food. Foliage can withstand intense deer browsing. Hardy shrub producing showy flowers, attracts butterflies; hedge & privacy screen; erosion control
Shade tolerant
Wetland tolerant, preferred habitat
Provides habitat for deer
Bare Root Purchase Size: 2-3 ft.
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