Botanical Name: Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward'
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Common Name: Summer Wine Ninebark  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Purple, Red

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey, Red

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

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Summer Wine ninebark is a smaller version of Diabolo, with finer textured, deeply cut foliage of a rich crimson-red. It has an upright, open vase form, growing to about 5 to 6 feet tall and wide. Flowers are creamy white and very showy against the dark foliage.