A tough yet very pretty North American native flowering shrub, the Tiny Wine Ninebark, a Physocarpus, grows to approximately half the size of the species. It forms an upright, rounded mound 3 to 5 feet tall and equally wide. It features crimson new leaves that mature to deep wine-purple and vibrant red shades in fall. In late spring to early summer, abundant, rounded clusters of pink buds at the tips of the stems open to white flowers that butterflies, beneficial pollinators, and hummingbirds are sure to appreciate. The birds will enjoy clusters of decorative red berries following the flowers. Easy to grow, super cold-hardy to -40°F, and drought-tolerant, Tiny Wine is a fine accent in smaller garden spaces or when used in groups or as a natural hedge in larger landscape borders.

The name “ninebark” derives from the peeling of mature bark, which makes it look like there are multiple layers of bark on the plant. It is a very appealing winter effect.

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