Ninebark Shrub

Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a shrub with white flowers in the spring, yellow leaves in the fall, and exfoliating bark. It's a hardy, cold-tolerant plant that can grow in most gardens. 

Appearance 

• Size: Can grow to be 5–10 ft tall and wide

• Leaves: Lush green in summer, yellowish to bronze in fall

• Flowers: White to pinkish flowers in May–June

• Fruit: Reddish-brown fruit in September–October

• Bark: Peels in long papery sheets on older stems

Growing conditions 

• Sun: Full sun or medium sun/average shade

• Soil: Moderate, high moisture

• Drought tolerance: Drought tolerant once established

• Soil conditions: Extremely adaptable to harsh soil conditions

Uses 

• Can be used in mixed borders

• An excellent habitat for birds and smaller wildlife

Propagation 

• Can be propagated by seeds sown as soon as ripe

• Softwood and hardwood cuttings are easy to root

• Can be propagated by taking stem cuttings during the growing season

Maintenance 

• Renewal pruning is the best way to maintain them

• Cut off infected areas and dispose of them away from your Ninebark plants