Shrubs

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Jefam'

Amber Jubilee® ninebark

Young Amber Jubilee® ninebark with reddish foliage; mature habit and spring amber color are not shown.

Orange and yellow new leaves bring warm spring color before maturing to green in summer. White flower clusters add a second layer of interest, followed by red-purple fall foliage. This upright, rounded shrub makes a colorful hedge or substantial mixed-border accent.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 5–7 ft. tall × 4–6 ft. wide
Water: Moderate moisture
Hardiness: USDA zones 2–7
Bloom: White; spring

Sizes & prices

#3First Edition Dwarf Nine Bark with orange bronzing leaves and exfoliating bark. Striking 5' x 3'$54.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Resistant, but not deer-proof.
Drought: Tolerant once established.
Wet soil: Tolerates damp soil.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Pollinators

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a North American native species. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous; red-purple fall color.

Growing & care

Pruning: Prune after flowering to preserve blooms; early-spring shaping favors foliage but removes flower buds.
Flowering wood: Old growth.

Sources & photo credits

First Editions Plants

NC State Extension

bcarboretum.org

Photo: Сергей Андреевич Федоров · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Young Amber Jubilee® ninebark with reddish foliage; mature habit and spring amber color are not shown. Resized and re-encoded, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.