{"product_id":"summer-wine-black-ninebark","title":"Summer Wine Black Ninebark","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Darkest Ninebark: Near-Black Foliage on a Native Shrub\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer Wine Black Ninebark (\u003cem\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius\u003c\/em\u003e 'Summer Wine Black') is among the darkest-leaved ninebarks — deeply saturated near-black foliage on a fine-textured, upright-arching shrub, accented by clusters of white-pink button flowers in late spring. Bred from our tough native ninebark, it offers dramatic season-long color, pollinator value, and exfoliating winter bark. Adaptable and deer-resistant, it's a bold dark anchor for borders and foundations in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummer Wine Black Ninebark Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine Black'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 ft. tall, 4–5 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade (darkest foliage in full sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring into early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to pink, over near-black foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable — tolerates clay, poor soil, and a range of moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F — a tough native\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelection of native ninebark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDramatic dark anchor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its near-black foliage makes a striking focal point and contrast plant. Space 4–5 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative, pollinator, and four-season interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring flowers feed pollinators and exfoliating bark adds winter texture. Pair with gold-foliage shrubs and native perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Very adaptable; water through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Summer Wine Black Ninebark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 4–5 feet apart. Full sun gives the darkest foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Summer Wine Black Ninebark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water during dry spells. Prune after flowering to shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How dark is the foliage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong the darkest of any ninebark — a deep, near-black purple that holds all season in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy well below Twin Cities lows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — a dark-leaved selection of native ninebark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse ninebark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiabolo Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius):\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic large purple-black ninebark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmber Jubilee Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius):\u003c\/strong\u003e A glowing gold-orange ninebark for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlow Girl Spirea (Spiraea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A gold-foliage shrub to set off the dark leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312991883569,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54312991916337,"sku":null,"price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/summer-wine-black-ninebark.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/summer-wine-black-ninebark","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}