Ninebark is a hardy deciduous shrub with long-lasting flowers and fruits and exfoliating bark. This native of the eastern United States suckers and has an irregular habit and informal look but tough constitution. In the wild it exists along the fields and forest margins of uplands and lowlands.
The small lobed leaves of ninebark are typically dark green and turn shades of yellow and bronze in fall. In late spring or early summer it bears conspicuous clusters of small white or pale pink flowers, which are attractive to many insect pollinators. The flowers are followed by small oval fruits that turn from green to red. After leaf fall its exfoliating brown bark takes center stage. (Info Source: Learn2Grow.com)
Not available for sale in the State of Florida
Genus - Physocarpus
Species - Opulifolius
Common name - Atlanta Ninebark
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 2 - 7
Height - 5'-10' / 1.50 - 3 m
Spread - 6'-12' / 1.80 - 3.70 m
Plant type - Medium shrub
Vegetation type - Decidious
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Clay, Loam, Sand
Water requirements - Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Care level - Easy
Landscape uses - Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Germination rate - 88%
Bloom season - Late Spring, Early Summer
Leaf / Flower color - Green / White