| 1–3 | — | $69.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $65.55 ea |
| 10-15 | 15% off | $58.65 ea |
| 16-23 | 25% off | $51.75 ea |
| 24+ | 35% off | $44.85 ea |
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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward'
Choose Summer Wine® Ninebark if you want dark foliage and a tough native shrub without wrestling an older, oversized ninebark. The tradeoff: it still needs room to arch, and heavy shearing ruins the look.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The dark foliage gives strong contrast from spring through fall without relying only on bloom. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It fills in quickly for a deciduous shrub, so give it room rather than planting tight. |
| Maintenance | B | It is durable once established, but it looks best with selective pruning instead of shearing. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It is smaller than older ninebarks, but it is still a real shrub, not a compact foundation filler. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It can soften views in season, but it drops leaves and is not a privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Summer Wine® Ninebark for mixed borders where a customer wants dark foliage but does not want a large, loose ninebark. Plan the space first, then prune after flowering if needed.
| Mature Height | 5.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 5.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8a |
| Spacing | 4.5 ft |
| Sun | full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture | dry to moist |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, mounding |
Best color comes with more sun; in more shade, expect greener foliage and fewer flowers.
We would not; selective pruning keeps the arching shape and avoids a stiff, chopped look.
It is a cultivar of our native ninebark, useful for native-leaning designs but not the same as a straight species.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31206
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
