Ninebark 'Mahogany Magic'

Scott's Nursery Ltd.

$44.99
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Introduce a touch of enchantment to your landscape with the 'Mahogany Magic' Ninebark. This captivating shrub is a living kaleidoscope, featuring deeply lobed foliage that emerges in a warm coppery-bronze before maturing into a rich, velvety crimson and burgundy. The dramatic dark leaves provide a stunning backdrop for clusters of delicate, button-like white flowers that appear like pearls against the deep mahogany stems. As the seasons turn, the plant maintains its mystery with showy red seed capsules and unique peeling bark that adds architectural intrigue all winter long.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

9' H x 6' W

Zone:

3-9

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Light:

Full Sun/Partial Shade

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Mahogany Magic Ninebark, Common Ninebark

Scientific Name:

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Mahogany Magic'

Type:

Native Ornamental Deciduous Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: Typically reaches 9 feet tall with a spread of 6 feet.
  • Growth Habit / Form: Multi-stemmed shrub with an upright, spreading habit.
  • Growth Rate: Medium.
  • Longevity: Expected to live for approximately 30 years under ideal conditions.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil Preferences: Highly adaptable; thrives in average home landscape conditions regardless of soil type or pH.
  • Soil Tolerance: Tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils.
  • Watering: Very adaptable to varied moisture levels.

Special Features:

Native selection, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, and Urban Pollution Tolerant.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom: Showy clusters of white flowers emerging from pink buds from late spring to early summer.
  • Fall Colour: Foliage turns an outstanding deep purple.
  • Bark: Peeling tan bark on antique red branches offers distinct winter interest.
  • Fruit: Features abundant, showy red capsules from early to mid-fall.

Garden Value:

Excellent as an accent plant, for mass plantings, or as a vibrant hedge or privacy screen. Its dark foliage provides a perfect contrast for lighter-coloured garden perennials.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife Value: Flowers attract pollinators like butterflies and bees; seed capsules provide food for songbirds like finches.
  • Human Value: Provides effective screening and privacy; stems with colourful foliage and flowers are excellent for cut floral arrangements.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Fall or spring.
  • Spacing: Space 5–6 feet apart for hedges or massing.
  • Location Tips: Highly tolerant of urban pollution and suitable for planting under power lines due to its low canopy.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Best in full sun to partial shade; full sun ensures the most vibrant leaf colour.
  • Moisture Requirements: Adaptable to both dry and moist locations once established; prefers consistent moisture for optimal growth.
  • Maintenance: Low maintenance; can be pruned at any time to maintain shape.
  • Fertilization: Generally not required in average soil, but a balanced early-spring fertilizer can support vigorous new growth.

Tolerances:

Drought, clay soil, alkaline soil, and inner-city environments.

Tips For Success:

Mulching helps retain moisture. To rejuvenate older plants, they can be cut back close to the ground in late winter or early spring.