Plant Library
Royal Jubilee™ Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Jefroy'
Height: 4 feet
Spread: 4 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 2b
Other Names: Eastern Ninebark
Brand: Jeffries Nurseries
Description:
Compact, with tidy branching, this garden beauty boasts deep, dark purple foliage throughout the summer, with pink-white blooms in spring; a vigorous, versatile selection that will grow nearly anywhere; a striking contrast plant
Ornamental Features
Royal Jubilee™ Ninebark features showy clusters of white flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to early summer, which emerge from distinctive pink flower buds. It has attractive deep purple foliage with hints of black which emerges burgundy in spring. The serrated lobed leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall colour. It features abundant showy red capsules from early to mid fall. The peeling tan bark and dark red branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Landscape Attributes
Royal Jubilee™ Ninebark is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Royal Jubilee™ Ninebark is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Royal Jubilee™ Ninebark will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It has a low canopy. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species.
