Summer Wine Black Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

Every few years, you may help it flower well and look its best by pruning off heavy, old wood branches. Contrary to most shrubs, your winebark shouldn't be trimmed back. After the first year, the plant can withstand dry conditions and can grow in most types of soil with average watering demands.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 3-7
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring
Height3' - 6' (ft)
Spread3' - 6' (ft)
Spacing 60" - 72" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Dry Soil
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers, Specimen
Summer Wine Black Ninebark | Physocarpus opulifolius || Every few years, you may help it flower well and look its best by pruning off heavy, old wood branches. Contrary to most shrubs, your winebark shouldn't be trimmed back. After the first year, the plant can withstand dry conditions and can grow in most types of soil with average watering demands.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Evergreen, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers, Specimen
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