Physocarpus opulifolius 'Darts Gold'

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Dart's Golden Ninebark

Dart's Gold is a variety of Eastern ninebark that has dramatic foliage that emerges as bright golden yellow, matures to lime green, and becomes golden bronze in the fall. Eastern ninebark is a deciduous shrub that is native to the south-eastern parts of North America, where it is found along streams and in dry areas such as woodlands and rocky areas. Ninebark is named for its peeling bark on mature branches which reveal lighter bark underneath, although this is only noticeable in winter when the leaves have fallen. In late spring it bears clusters of small pink or white flowers. Dart's Gold grows to a height and width of 4-5 feet. It can be pruned after flowering or cut right back in late winter.

Ninebark is a tough plant and can withstand many gardening challenges such as drought, clay soil, and rocky soil, and is suitable for use in stabilizing eroded slopes. It is also useful as a screen or hedge and in native plant gardens. Because of its dramatic color, Dart's Gold is often used as a specimen plant in borders.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
White
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 7