Summer Wine® Black Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)
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How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
We list our plants by container size, which reflects the amount of soil and root growth each plant has when it ships. Actual plant height and width vary by variety and season, and many plants grow quickly as the weather warms.
To help you understand what to expect, refer to our size guide below. You can also find each plant’s approximate arrival size and mature size on its product page.
How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
Plant Height By Container Size
This chart highlights the typical heights for each size category while also showing how container sizes compare, giving you a clear, straightforward way to understand plant size at arrival and choose the best fit for your gardening needs.
This chart shows typical plant heights and compares container sizes, helping you quickly understand arrival size and choose the best fit.
Soil Volume By Container Size
This chart shows the typical soil volume for each container size, listed in both imperial and metrics units for easy comparison.
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Make a striking impact with Summer Wine® Black ninebark, the shrub with the darkest, most dramatic foliage you can find. Its deep, rich color provides a sophisticated contrast to any landscape, making it an ideal choice for accentuating your home’s exterior. In spring, delicate white flower clusters bloom, beautifully contrasting with the nearly-black leaves. The upright stems and small, finely textured foliage create a captivating visual effect, making Summer Wine Black the perfect addition to elevate your garden’s design.
- 5-6 feet tall and wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 3-7, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 5-6 feet apart for best results
- Maintains nearly-black foliage spring through frost
- Produces pinkish-white flowers throughout spring
- Blooms on old wood
- Great for borders, containers, cut flowers, screening, landscapes, mass planting, and focal points
- Native to North America
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Regular pruning is not necessary. If any shaping is desired, do so just after the plant has flowered in the spring.
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment
- 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
