Physocarpus opulifolius (ninebark) in April
Physocarpus opulifolius (ninebark) in landscape in April.
Physocarpus opulifolius (ninebark) Diabolo flowers in May.
Physocarpus opulifolius (ninebark) flower detail in May.
Physocarpus opulifolius (ninebark) cultivar in June.
Physocarpus opulifolius (ninebark) cultivar leaves in June.
Physocarpus opulifolius (ninebark) fruit in August.
Physocarpus opulifolius (ninebark) bark in September.
Physocarpus opulifolius (ninebark) leaves in October.
Physocarpus opulifolius (ninebark) cultivar ’Summer Wine’ at peak color. Photo © Elaine Mills.
2020 Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
This drought-tolerant, adaptable shrub is found in open woods, lake shores, stream banks, and rock outcroppings. Its papery bark continually molts in thin strips, revealing multiple layers of reddish to light brown inner bark.
