ninebark

American  

[nahyn-bahrk] / ˈnaɪnˌbɑrk /

noun

1. any of several shrubs belonging to the genus Physocarpus, of the rose family, having bark that separates into thin layers.

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Etymology

Origin of ninebark

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85; nine + bark ²

Example Sentences

If you can’t resist the urge to grab your pruning shears and beautify some trees and shrubs, work with plants that are very cold-hardy and subject to few diseases - ornamentals such as spirea, snowberry, sumacs, and ninebark, and fruits such as gooseberries and currants.

From Washington Times

Ninebark, with its rich fall tones, went in the other vase, along with the silver-gray foliage of protea lanceolate and its russet seed heads.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ninebark, which Bobby had picked, was even less: 70 cents per pound.

From Washington Post

Some of Prinzing’s favorites include lady’s mantle, hosta, lamb’s ears, purple basil, scented geranium foliage, heuchera and ninebark.

From Seattle Times

Soft swales of sedges and a thickening tangle of twinberry and ninebark thrive under a canopy of willow and poplar.

From Seattle Times