Ninebark

Specifics

Varieties we commonly carry include:  Diablo, Tiny Wine, Coppertina, Yellow

 

Plant Type:  Deciduous shrub

Zone:    3-7

Height:    4-10 feet

Spread:    4-6 feet

Light:    Sun, partial shade

Soil:    Average to rich, moist but not wet

Uses:    Color accent, background, hedge, screen, erosion control, bold contrast, profuse bloom

Flower:    Clusters of white flowers that bloom in spring, small berries in fall

Foliage:    Green, yellow, or red maple like leaves, peeling bark adds winter interest

Pruning:    Pruned in early spring to tidy;  shape by pruning right after bloom; cut back hard in late winter for rejuvenation

Deer Resistant:    Rarely damaged