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Common Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius
Rosaceae

Growth Habit

Shrub

Description

Plants compact and fast growing, to 8-10' tall and 3.5' wide. Leaves flush an attractive copper in spring and turn rich red in summer. A hybrid of P. opulifolius 'Dart's Gold' and 'Monlo'.

Source of plant

Spring Meadow Nursery, Horticultural Associates, Schmidt & Son Co.

USDA Hardiness Zone

2

Special characteristics

bark, medicinal/pharmaceutical