Physocarpus opulifolius
Ninebark is a shrub with attractive green foliage and arching branches, named after its unique bark with strips of peeling bark revealing a red undertone. The small white flowers are loved by native pollinators, especially solitary mining bees, but are often covered in a diversity of species. This is one of the best plants for attracting insect diversity that we have observed at the farm. It can also be used to control erosion along streams.
Zone: 3-7 (Map)
Habitat: Can do well in wet to dry soils, but thrives in well-drained soil near streams and creek beds.
Growth: 10 ft tall, 7 ft wide at maturity.
Ninebark are beautiful and practical shrubs that attract a wide variety of insects and can be used in erosion control settings.
Ninebark are beautiful and practical shrubs that attract a wide variety of insects and can be used in erosion control settings.
Physocarpus opulifolius
Ninebark is a shrub with attractive green foliage and arching branches, named after its unique bark with strips of peeling bark revealing a red undertone. The small white flowers are loved by native pollinators, especially solitary mining bees, but are often covered in a diversity of species. This is one of the best plants for attracting insect diversity that we have observed at the farm. It can also be used to control erosion along streams.
Zone: 3-7 (Map)
Habitat: Can do well in wet to dry soils, but thrives in well-drained soil near streams and creek beds.
Growth: 10 ft tall, 7 ft wide at maturity.
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Spring bare-roots will be available for pickup or shipping the end of March or early April. We’ll get in touch to schedule pickups in advance. If you’re order is being shipped, we’ll let you know before they ship (shipments are 2-day UPS).
Bare-root plants and biochar can be picked up or shipped (selected at checkout). Tree tubes and weed mats are available only for pickup.
