{"product_id":"first-editions-fireside-ninebark","title":"First Editions Fireside Ninebark","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Bold, Big Ninebark With Glowing Multicolor Foliage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFireside Ninebark (\u003cem\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fireside') lives up to its name — leaves emerge green and mature into a glowing blend of red, orange, and deep burgundy, giving the whole shrub a smoldering, multicolor look all season. It's a vigorous, full-size ninebark with the rugged toughness of our native species, plus pinkish-white flowers in early summer and exfoliating winter bark. Hardy to USDA zone 3, it's nearly indestructible. Whether you want a dramatic color statement in a Maple Grove yard, a tall screen in an Edina border, or a tough, showy shrub for a Woodbury slope, Fireside brings the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFireside Ninebark Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fireside'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFireside Ninebark, Ninebark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hrs) for the brightest multicolor foliage; tolerates part sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Consistent moisture while establishing; quite adaptable once settled.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — exceptionally cold-hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery adaptable — tolerates Minnesota clay-loam, a wide pH range, and dry or moist sites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — emerges green, matures to a glowing blend of red, orange, and burgundy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClusters of pinkish-white button flowers in early summer, followed by reddish seed clusters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Interest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExfoliating (\"ninebark\") bark adds texture in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to USDA zone 3 — one of the toughest landscape shrubs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNinebark (\u003cem\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius\u003c\/em\u003e) is native to Minnesota; 'Fireside' is a colorful selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFireside Ninebark Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDramatic Color Statement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shifting red-orange-burgundy foliage makes Fireside a bold focal point in a larger bed or border, glowing against greens and golds and reading from across the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTall Screen or Informal Hedge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 6–8 feet, it makes a colorful screen or informal hedge for privacy and structure. Space plants about 4–5 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTough, Low-Maintenance Shrub\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a native-derived shrub, it shrugs off clay, drought, heat, cold, and a wide pH range — a dependable, showy choice for hard sites and naturalized plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Fireside Ninebark in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003espring (late April–May, after the ground thaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a full season of root establishment, or in \u003cstrong\u003eearly fall (late August–early October)\u003c\/strong\u003e while the soil is still warm. Get it in the ground at least six weeks before the ground freezes. Avoid mid-summer heat and never plant after mid-October or before spring thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Fireside Ninebark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a full-sun spot for the brightest foliage color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep, so the crown sits at or slightly above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen heavy clay and mix in 20–30% compost; ninebark isn't fussy but appreciates decent drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the plant, backfill, firm gently, and water in thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants about 4–5 feet apart for a hedge or screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2–3 inches with shredded bark, kept off the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Fireside Ninebark in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water deeply every 2–3 days. Month 1–2: about twice a week. Month 3–6: roughly weekly during active growth, easing off when rainfall is adequate. \u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes\u003c\/strong\u003e — usually late October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established Fireside is quite drought-tolerant, needing supplemental water mainly during extended dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Fireside Ninebark survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — easily. It's rated to USDA zone 3 and is among the toughest, most cold-hardy shrubs available, fully at home anywhere in the Twin Cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the foliage look multicolored?\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth emerges green and matures through red and orange to burgundy, so the shrub carries several tones at once for a glowing, \"fireside\" effect — richest in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e A full-size ninebark at 6–8 feet tall and 5–6 feet wide, so give it room or use it where you want a tall screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it tolerate clay soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — exceptionally well, along with dry sites and a wide pH range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune right after the early-summer bloom to shape it, or take a hard renewal cut in early spring if it gets leggy. The exfoliating bark adds winter interest, so a light hand keeps that on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Wine Ninebark\u003c\/strong\u003e — a wine-purple ninebark with fine-textured foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Devil Ninebark\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dwarf burgundy ninebark for smaller spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGinger Wine Ninebark\u003c\/strong\u003e — a ninebark with orange-to-burgundy foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiger Eyes Sumac\u003c\/strong\u003e — a chartreuse-leaved shrub with brilliant fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink Dynamo Hydrangea\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact hydrangea with white-to-pink blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Fireside Ninebark Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a colorful screen or informal hedge, space Fireside \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e (its own recommended hedge spacing, slightly tighter than the 5–6 ft mature spread):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (4–5 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a stand-alone focal point, give a single plant a 6–7 foot circle so the arching, multicolor habit can develop without shearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFireside Ninebark Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage emerges fresh green and immediately begins shifting toward red and orange as it matures — the multicolor effect builds week by week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of pinkish-white button flowers in early summer draw bees and butterflies against the smoldering red-orange-burgundy leaves; reddish seed clusters follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage deepens to rich burgundy tones before dropping — one of the longest color runs of any hardy shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exfoliating, peeling bark in cinnamon and tan shows on mature stems, adding texture to the snowy border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/summer-wine-ninebark\"\u003eSummer Wine Ninebark\u003c\/a\u003e — wine-purple, finer-textured foliage that deepens Fireside's red-orange glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/first-editions-little-devil-ninebark\"\u003eFirst Editions Little Devil Ninebark\u003c\/a\u003e — the dwarf burgundy ninebark for the front of the same bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ginger-wine-ninebark\"\u003eGinger Wine Ninebark\u003c\/a\u003e — ginger-orange spring foliage maturing to wine for an all-ninebark color study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tiger-eyes-cutleaf-staghorn-sumac\"\u003eTiger Eyes Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac\u003c\/a\u003e — chartreuse cutleaf foliage that makes Fireside's dark tones pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Fireside Ninebark Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFireside wants full sun for its richest color and room to reach 6–8 feet tall by 5–6 feet wide — perfect for screens, property lines, and big borders in clay, dry slopes, or nearly any Twin Cities soil. Deer resistance is only moderate, so use repellent the first season in heavy-browse areas. Not a fit if you need a shrub under 5 feet — constant shearing ruins its arching habit, so pick Little Devil or Tiny Wine for tight foundation spots instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54230599401777,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54233663340849,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/First_Editions_Fireside_Ninebark_5.jpg?v=1779074421","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/first-editions-fireside-ninebark","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}