Physocarpus opulifolius 'Tiny Wine'

Sizes available: 5" pot

Basics: zones 3-7, 3-5' x 3-4', full sun, developed for it's dark, tiny leaves, pale pink buds open to clusters of small white flowers in spring, adaptable to most soils and I think this can take more shade than sources say. I will let you know.

Common names: This is a cultivar of Ninebark

Family: Rosaceae

Origin/distribution: This is a Proven Winners cultivar ('SMNPOTW'). The species is native to parts of central and eastern North America. It is well-established in Maine, but not native here. 

Habitat: The species occurs on gravel bars, rocky stream or river banks, woodland edges, and moist thickets, but is quite tolerant of drought once established.

More: I am at the beginning of removing and replacing Multiflora rose with a mixture of native and non-native shrubs in my yard. I think Physocarpus opulifolius 'Tiny Wine' will be a good partner in this plan. I also like 'Tiny Wine' for its potential use in flower arranging. I think the scale of it will work in both large and small bouquets. 

Nursery: Spring Meadow

Image credits: Proven Winners