Ninebark

5 ft. upright deciduous bush with tiny white flowers in 3-5" clusters, May-July. Native to the Sierra Nevada to B. C., Mont., Utah. It likes part shade in hot locations along with garden water. It becomes a drought tolerant plant for the sunny areas at higher elevations or coastal situations. Its bark peels showing several layers, interesting texture. The leaves are like a small grapes or currant. The fall color can be intense red to orange. The spring flower show is delightful. The shape of the plant looked like a bouquet when it was in flower