Botanical profile

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Angel Gold'

Latin name
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Angel Gold'
Common name
Physocarpus 'Angel Gold'
Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Angel Gold', known as Angel Gold ninebark, is a deciduous ornamental shrub particularly prized for its bright golden foliage and ease of cultivation. This variety forms a dense, rounded bush that brings sparkle and contrast to informal hedges, shrub beds, and sunny borders. In spring, young leaves emerge in a very bright golden yellow hue that illuminates the garden and retains its beautiful intensity throughout the season. In early summer, the shrub is covered with small pinkish-white flowers clustered in rounded corymbs that attract pollinators and delicately contrast with the bright foliage. After flowering, small decorative reddish fruits appear, extending the visual interest. Very hardy and adaptable, this ninebark tolerates ordinary soils and cold climatic conditions well.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, tolerates drought well once established
Fertilization
Compost in spring, undemanding
Soil type
Neutral to slightly acidic, well drained
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Decorative reddish berries in clusters
Foliage color
Golden yellow
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dense and round
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 m (6 ft)
Width
2 m (6 ft)
Growth rate
Fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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