Amber Jubilee Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Jefam’Amber Jubilee Ninebark is a colorful native shrub prized for its vibrant foliage that changes throughout the growing season. New growth emerges in shades of orange and yellow before maturing to lime green, creating a striking contrast in borders and foundation plantings. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small white flowers appear against the colorful foliage, attracting honey bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
This upright deciduous shrub typically grows 5′ – 7′ (ft) tall with a spread of 4′ – 6′ (ft). Its dense branching habit and peeling bark provide additional texture and winter interest in the landscape. The bold foliage color makes it an excellent specimen plant, hedge, or accent shrub in mixed plantings.
Amber Jubilee Ninebark grows best in full sun to partial sun with well-drained soil. It adapts well to a variety of soil conditions and tolerates heat, drought, and clay soils once established. Occasional pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages vigorous new growth.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full sun to partial sun for best foliage color and flowering.
Soil: Adapts to a wide range of soils but prefers well-drained conditions.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Ninebark is drought-tolerant when mature.
Fertilizing: Fertilizer is rarely needed in average garden soils.
Pruning: Prune after flowering to shape and encourage fresh growth.
Spacing: Space plants 4′ – 6′ (ft) apart for mature spread and airflow.
Maintenance: Low maintenance and adaptable to varied growing conditions.
Its season-long foliage color, adaptable nature, and pollinator-friendly blooms make Amber Jubilee Ninebark a standout addition to sunny landscape designs.
