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    PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'

    Commonly known as Nine bark

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    Golden foliage on arching branches
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      North America
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Broadly ovate, 3-lobed, doubly toothed leaves to 8cm (3in) long
    • White
      Pink tinted.
    • Cup-shaped
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold
    • Double Serrate
    • Lobed
    • Ovate
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact, thicket-forming shrub with arching branches, spreading by suckers. Small flowers are followed by clusters of bladder-like, green-flushed red fruit 6mm (¼in) long
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Pruning group 2
      Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
      Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
      When: Annually, after flowering.

    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
      		  
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
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    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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