Botanical profile

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Amber Jubilee'

Latin name
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Amber Jubilee'
Common name
Physocarpus 'Amber Jubilee'
Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Amber Jubilee’, commonly known as ‘Amber Jubilee’ ninebark, is a deciduous ornamental shrub with a rounded, dense habit, remarkable for its spectacular foliage evolution. In spring, young shoots emerge in bright coppery-orange and golden-yellow tones, then transition to chartreuse green in summer before returning to orange hues in autumn. Its spring bloom, consisting of corymbs of slightly pinkish, creamy-white flowers, attracts pollinators and contrasts delicately with the colorful foliage. Very hardy and adaptable, Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Amber Jubilee’ tolerates a wide variety of well-drained soils and performs particularly well in full sun, where its coloration is more intense. Ideal for beds, informal hedges, or as a specimen plant, it brings brightness, structure, and prolonged seasonal interest to residential landscapes.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerates various soils
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Decorative reddish berries in late summer
Foliage color
Copper orange
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded dense, vigorous structured habit
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5 m (5 ft)
Width
1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Repellent
Helps repel certain pests

Repellent

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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