Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)
Physocarpus opulifolius
A rugged native shrub with stunning peeling bark and delicate spring blooms.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 10
- Height
- 6
- USDA hardiness zone
- 2 - 8
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Design image count
- 20
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This vigorous deciduous shrub is celebrated for its arching habit and distinctive exfoliating bark that reveals layers of reddish-brown inner wood. Reaching up to ten feet tall, it produces clusters of white or pinkish flowers in late spring, followed by decorative reddish seed pods. It is exceptionally adaptable, thriving in various soil types from clay to sand and tolerating both drought and wet conditions. Ideal for hedges, erosion control, or as a focal point in native gardens.