Is there a dwarf ninebark?

The Dwarf Ninebark, Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Nana’, is a native shrub with a dense, finely branching form and it produces white flowers in the spring. This dense, bushy ball of green produces its flowers in late spring. The small, dark green leaves turn to reddish-brown in the fall.

What is the smallest ninebark?

The smallest ninebark cultivar is the new “Little Devil” (P. opulifolius “Donna May”), introduced in 2011, which grows 4 feet wide and tall and has small, reddish-purple leaves. It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8.

Can you keep ninebark small?

If you just need to shape your ninebark a bit, you can give it a light shearing during the active growing season, after it flowers. This can be done with bypass pruners or with power shears. Just be aware that this can reduce the amount of potential showy fruit you will see in summer and fall.

What to look for in a dwarf ninebark?

A new dwarf ninebark that is smaller than others in the market. Tiny Wine is extra bushy, with small, refined leaves. The dark bronze-maroon foliage is colorful all season, and contrasts beautifully with the white flowers in late spring. The flower show is exceptional, with dainty flowers blooming up and down the stem in a very showy display.

Where can I find ninebark wildflowers in Minnesota?

Ninebark is a very durable landscape shrub with numerous cultivars selected on leaf color (gold or red), shrub size (dwarf) and flower cluster size. Photos by K. Chayka taken at Falls Creek SNA, Washington County. Photos courtesy Peter M. Dziuk taken in Aitkin, Anoka and Kanabec counties.

How tall does a little devil ninebark grow?

The Little Devil™ Ninebark is a new, dwarf, deciduous shrub with rich burgundy-purple foliage that holds its color continuously from spring all the way to fall leaf-drop. It only grows 3 or 4 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for smaller gardens, mass planting, edging and dwarf hedges, or for planters and containers.

Where does the name ninebark shrub come from?

The common ninebark, a native shrub, has an extensive range, growing from Florida to northern Quebec and the Hudson Bay and then westward to the Rocky Mountains. The word “common” in its name not only refers to ninebark’s broad growing range, but its appeal as an ornamental shrub as well.