Its name comes from its unique exfoliating bark, which peels away in multiple thin layers, creating winter interest and texture.
Bees and butterflies visit the flowers for nectar, while its seed capsules attract birds. The dense branches provide shelter for small wildlife.
Extremely cold-hardy and requires minimal care, often used in erosion control, rain gardens, and native plant landscapes.
Its name comes from its unique exfoliating bark, which peels away in multiple thin layers, creating winter interest and texture.
Bees and butterflies visit the flowers for nectar, while its seed capsules attract birds. The dense branches provide shelter for small wildlife.
Extremely cold-hardy and requires minimal care, often used in erosion control, rain gardens, and native plant landscapes.
Bloom: late spring to early summer
Habitats: bluffs; cliffs; hedge rows; rocky banks of streams; sandy seeps; thickets; thinly wooded hillsides
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to dry
Plant type (height): shrub (3 to 9 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: loam; rocky; sandy
