Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Ninebark
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
10.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Additional Info
Habitat: Moist thickets, along streams in sand or gravel bars, rocky slopes. Frequent to common in the mountains; infrequent to locally common in the piedmont; rare in the coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Attracts birds and bees
Notes: Papery bark continually molts in thin strips. Cascading form with beautiful white flowers in late spring. Attractive bark. Grows quickly in harsh conditions, ideal for erosion control on stream banks. Adaptable, disease resistant and drought tolerant.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
May
June
July
Fall Color
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Climate-smart plant
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant