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Dart's Gold Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'

Pronunciation: fy-so-KAR-pus op-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us
SKU #06826
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Striking foliage color on a compact, mounded shrub. Large maple-like leaves emerge bright golden yellow in spring, age to lime green, then take on a golden hue with a bronze tint in fall. Small white flowers bloom in dense clusters, followed by small red fruit. Exfoliating bark on mature branches provides intriguing winter interest. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing to 4-5 ft. tall and wide.

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Poolside
Design IdeasExceptional chartreuse foliage, great fall color and unique winter bark display makes it a good background plant for beds and borders. A natural as a single specimen for sunny spots of woodland or wild gardens. Excellent choice for all native and wildlife gardens where seasonal changes and habitat are crucial. A highly colorful and versatile addition to larger landscapes.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorChartreuse
Companion PlantsCypress (Chamaecyparis); Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus); Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum); Clematis (Clematis); Spruce (Picea)
Care InstructionsTolerates most soil types. Best color in full sun. Avoid extreme heat and humidity. Water regularly during first growing season to establish deep, extensive root system. Requires less water when established. Prune by one third in late winter. Fertilize in spring. Clip spent flowers after bloom.
LoreThe Latin name Physocarpus comes from the Greek words physo (bladder) and karpon (fruit) in reference to the red bladder-shaped fruits that appear after flowering. The common name of Ninebark comes from the appearance of the bark which is peels away in layers. The inner bark was brewed into a pain reliever and remedy for many other maladies by Native American tribes within this plant's range. Roots were sometimes steam cooked and eaten and plants were used as charms to cause bad luck.
Details
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Poolside
Design IdeasExceptional chartreuse foliage, great fall color and unique winter bark display makes it a good background plant for beds and borders. A natural as a single specimen for sunny spots of woodland or wild gardens. Excellent choice for all native and wildlife gardens where seasonal changes and habitat are crucial. A highly colorful and versatile addition to larger landscapes.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorChartreuse
Companion PlantsCypress (Chamaecyparis); Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus); Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum); Clematis (Clematis); Spruce (Picea)
Care
Care InstructionsTolerates most soil types. Best color in full sun. Avoid extreme heat and humidity. Water regularly during first growing season to establish deep, extensive root system. Requires less water when established. Prune by one third in late winter. Fertilize in spring. Clip spent flowers after bloom.
History
LoreThe Latin name Physocarpus comes from the Greek words physo (bladder) and karpon (fruit) in reference to the red bladder-shaped fruits that appear after flowering. The common name of Ninebark comes from the appearance of the bark which is peels away in layers. The inner bark was brewed into a pain reliever and remedy for many other maladies by Native American tribes within this plant's range. Roots were sometimes steam cooked and eaten and plants were used as charms to cause bad luck.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.