Common Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Mindia' COPPERTINA™ Rosaceae

Other names

Eastern Ninebark

Growth habit

Shrub

Biocultural value

American Indians used the shaved, boiled roots of this native shrub as a poultice to treat burns and hard to heal wounds.

Location

Robison Herb Garden, Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

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

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'.

USDA Hardiness Zone

2

Special characteristics

bark, medicinal/pharmaceutical