(Ninebark) Bright, cheerful foliage and an easygoing nature make Physocarpus Pickleball™ Ninebark a true standout in the landscape. This compact, colorful shrub offers a fresh twist on a garden favorite, featuring chartreuse-yellow leaves that absolutely glow in the sun. As the season progresses, the foliage keeps its vivid color without fading, adding a lively contrast to darker plants and creating a striking focal point in borders, foundations, or containers.

In late spring to early summer, pink flower buds burst into clusters of soft white flowers appear, standing out beautifully against the golden leaves and drawing in pollinators. Hardy in Zones 3–7, this durable shrub grows about 2.5-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, making it a great choice for smaller gardens or mixed plantings. It performs best in full sun and adapts easily to a variety of soils, even tougher sites. Once established this native shrub is drought tolerant, deer resistant, and requires minimal pruning. If pruning is needed, we recommend doing so after the shrub is done flowering, blooms occur on old wood.

If you’re looking for a colorful, low-maintenance shrub that adds brightness and structure to your landscape, Pickleball™ Ninebark delivers energy and style all season long. A Proven Winners® Color Choice Shrub!