Red Baron Ninebark is a hardy native shrub known for its rich burgundy-red foliage, clusters of soft pinkish-white flowers in late spring, and attractive exfoliating bark that provides winter interest. New growth emerges a brilliant red before maturing to deep burgundy, creating season-long color that stands out in foundation plantings, mixed borders, privacy screens, and naturalized landscapes.
As a selection of our native Eastern Ninebark, Red Baron® is exceptionally tough, thriving in poor soils, drought, heat, and cold while requiring very little maintenance. It also attracts pollinators in spring and provides four-season interest throughout landscapes in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine.
Key Features
Rich burgundy-red foliage all season
Pinkish-white flower clusters in late spring
Peeling bark provides winter interest
Outstanding native landscape shrub
Excellent drought tolerance once established
Very cold hardy and low maintenance
Specs
Mature Height: 6–8 ft
Mature Width: 5–7 ft
Sun: Full sun to part shade (best foliage color in full sun)
Growth Rate: Fast
Zone: 3a; 3b; 4a; 4b; 5a; 5b; 6a; 6b; 7a
Form: Upright, rounded
Spacing Guidance
6–8 ft on center
Plant 4–6 ft from structures
Excellent for:
Privacy screens
Mixed shrub borders
Foundation plantings
Native landscapes
Pollinator gardens
Mass plantings
CLEARANCE
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
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