Physocarpus opulifolius 'Tiny Wine' - Ninebark cultivar

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. The inner bark of the species has been used medicinally, but the plant also has toxic properties so proceed with caution.

Nursery: Spring Meadow

Image credits: Proven Winners