This deciduous shrub is a favorite of cold climate gardeners for its extreme hardiness and reliability. The common name of ninebark originates from the exfoliating bark that peels in layers when plants mature. The colorful foliage emerges in mid-spring, lasting well into fall.

Do ninebark lose their leaves?

Ninebark is a deciduous shrub, not an evergreen, which means it loses its leaves during the winter dormancy period.

Is Physocarpus deciduous?

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diabolo’ is a stylish deciduous shrub, grown for its rich purple foliage. It also bears pretty pink-flushed white flowers on arching branches in early summer, followed by glossy red seedheads in autumn – both contrast beautifully with its leaves.