Dart's Gold Ninebark
Dart's gold ninebark is a medium-sized shrub grown for its chartreuse-colored leaves. It has white flower clusters that bloom in late spring. They mature into red berries that attract birds. The branches are long, arching and slender with peeling bark.
Dart's Gold Ninebark
Dart's gold ninebark is a medium-sized shrub grown for its chartreuse-colored leaves. It has white flower clusters that bloom in late spring. They mature into red berries that attract birds. The branches are long, arching and slender with peeling bark.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'
Pronunciation
fy-so-KAR-pus op-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us
Mature Height
4 to 6 ft.
Mature Spread
4 to 6 ft.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
white
Bloom time
early summer
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
native species occurs from central to eastern US
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,500 ft.
Performance
Dart's gold ninebark has performed moderately well at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It hasn't been quite as vigorous or full as desired. The cultivars of ninebark with burgundy leaves seem to be much more vigorous in our location.
Maintenance
Prune out older stems periodically to keep the shrub attractive.