Physocarpus, also known as Ninebark, gets its name from the layers of attractive peeling bark is a well known and popular deciduous shrub. It is normally used in the garden for its vivid foliage colours and attractive flowers. Physocarpus is typically available in deep burgundy, reddish-brown, coppery-orange and even green and yellow leaf coloured varieties. Flowers are small but still attractive. Excellent as an accent shrub or even a small tree.
Ninebark is best grown in full sun or part shade in moist, but well drained soils.