Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'

‘Dart’s Gold’ is a compact, mounded ninebark cultivar that is particularly known for its attractive yellow foliage.

Its foliage is nicely complemented by small white (usually tinged with pink), five-petaled flowers that bloom in dense, flat, rounded, spiraea-like clusters in late spring. Commonly known as ninebark, plants in this genus exhibit exfoliating bark on mature branches.

The bark peels in strips to reveal several layers of reddish to light brown inner bark, hence the common name. This interesting bark provides good winter interest but is usually hidden by the foliage during the growing season. It has good usage en masse in shrub borders. It can be effective as a hedge, screen or for erosion control on banks. Perfect for the native plant garden. 'Dart's Gold' is able to grow in harsh conditions.