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Many gardeners are looking to incorporate burgundy and red foliage into their garden, and regrettably the list of these plants is a short one. One such notable shrub is Physocarpus opulifolius ... Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a tough, fast-growing native shrub that is tolerant of many growing conditions, including drought.
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Ninebark is a flowering shrub with four-season interest. This tough bush offers foliage in a variety of colors, as well as flowers that attract pollinators. Get planting instructions and care tips for Physocarpus. Ninebark Shrub – How to Grow & Care for Physocarpus | Garden Design Physocarpus opulifolius, commonly called ninebark, is an upright, spreading, somewhat coarse, deciduous, Missouri-native shrub which is closely related to the genus Spiraea.
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Physocarpus, commonly called ninebark, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to North America (most species) and northeastern Asia (one species). Physocarpus opulifolius (Common Ninebark) is a fast-growing, upright, spreading, deciduous shrub with an exquisite fountain shape and incredibly decorative exfoliating bark. Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, known for its distinctive, peeling bark that gives it its common name, appearing as if it has several layers or ‘nine barks’.