Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMNPOTW' [sold as Tiny Wine®]
Tiny Wine Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘SMNPOTW’ [sold as Tiny Wine®]
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White to light pink flowers from May to June
 Foliage Notes:
Dark maroon to bronze leaves from spring to fall
 Stem Notes:
Exfoliating bark reveals layers of reddish to light brown inner bark
 Ultimate Height:
3-4 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
3-4 feet
 Bloom Times:
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Water Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Best grown in well-drained soil that is slightly acidic
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Maintenance:
 Purdue Plant Doctor
Parts and Problems of Ninebark
  Special Characteristics:
  • Bank Cover 48
  • Border 412
  • Hedge 277
  • Screen 190
  • Colorful Leaves 19
  • Drought Tolerant 307
  • Notable Bark 168
  • Showy Flowers 99

    • Additional Information

    Tiny Wine Ninebark is noted for its features as it is interesting season round. The exfoliating bark on mature wood reveals red-brown inner bark, this is how the common name Ninebark was chosen as the color is ever changing.

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