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Photo:

Pat Kolling

Ninebark

Little Devil

Latin Name:

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Donna May'

Shrubby-type plant with dense, purple foliage. Produces white flowers in summer. Distinct peeling bark.

Taxon ID#

71 MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Level:

Medium

Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 Sun Preference:

Partial Sun

Water Preference:

L

Soil Preference:

Easily grown in average, slightly acidic, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil.

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Family:

Rosaceae

Origins:

Plant Type:

Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')

Eastern North American

Oregon native:

no

Western state native:

no

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Foliage Color:

Red/Purple

Foliage Description:

Maroon-burgundy foliage. Leaves alternate, simple, oval-rounded, 7.5 - 7.5 cm, usually 3-lobed, base usually cordate.

Fragrant:

no

Predominant flower color:

Pink

Flower Description:

Light pink clusters of flowers

Fall color:

no

Fall Color Description:

Winter Foliage:

Deciduous

Winter Interest:

yes

Winter Interest Description:

Peeling bark

Mature height:

6-8'

Mature spread:

6-8'

Growth rate:

LANDSCAPE APPLICATION

Deer Resistant:

yes

Fire Resistant:

no

Attracts Pollinators:

no

Attracts Butterflies:

no

Native Habitat:

Stream banks, rocky hillsides, woodland edges

Attracts Birds:

yes

Cut/Dried Flowers:

no

Photo:

Used by Wildlife:

no

Hedge/Screen:

yes

Swales:

no

Wildlife Use:

Border:

no

Erosion Control:

yes

Windbreak:

no

Cover Structures:

no

Ground Cover:

no

Provides Shade:

no

Rock Garden:

no

Adds Texture/Movement:

no

First Bloom:

Jun

Last Bloom:

Aug

Ornamental Accent:

no

Garden Observations:

SEASONAL CARE

Spring Care:

Summer Care:

Prune as needed immediately after bloom and no later than mid-August.

Fall Care:

Winter Care:

Long Term Care:

Insect Pests:

Resistant

Wildlife Pests:

Diseases:

Resistant

Environmental Problems:

Landscape Problems:

No serious problems

Care Comments:

RESOURCES

OSU Landscape Profile:

https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/physocarpus-opulifolius

USDA Plants:

https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PHOPO

Calscape Database:

LBJ Native Plant Database:

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PHOPO

Missouri Botanical Garden Database:

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=286432&isprofile=1&basic=ninebark

Hollinshead Water-wise Garden Plants

Photo:

Pat Kolling

Ninebark

Little Devil

​

Latin Name:

Taxon ID#

71

MAINTENANCE

Medium

Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:

3

Sun Preference:

Partial Sun

Water Preference:

L

Soil Preference:

Easily grown in average, slightly acidic, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil.

Fertilizer Needs:

​

Recommended Mulch:

​

Family:

Origins:

Plant Type:

Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')

Eastern North American

Oregon native:

no

Western state native:

no

PLANT DESCRIPTION

Foliage Color:

Red/Purple

Foliage Description:

Maroon-burgundy foliage. Leaves alternate, simple, oval-rounded, 7.5 - 7.5 cm, usually 3-lobed, base usually cordate.

Fragrant:

no

Predominant flower color:

Pink

Flower Description:

Light pink clusters of flowers

Fall color:

no

Fall Color Description:

​

Winter Foliage:

Deciduous

Winter Interest:

yes

Winter Interest Description:

Peeling bark

Mature height:

6-8'

Mature spread:

6-8'

Growth rate:

​

LANDSCAPE APPLICATION

Deer Resistant:

yes

Fire Resistant:

no

Attracts Pollinators:

no

Attracts Butterflies:

no

Native Habitat:

Stream banks, rocky hillsides, woodland edges

Attracts Birds:

yes

Cut/Dried Flowers:

no

Photo:

​

Used by Wildlife:

no

Hedge/Screen:

yes