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PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'

Commonly known as Nine bark

Golden foliage on arching branches

Further Reading....

Physocarpus opulifolius - Growing Guide

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

individually £14.00 each, 3+ £12.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Deciduous - broadly ovate, 3-lobed, doubly toothed leaves to 8cm (3in) long
White - pink tinted.
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
Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none
Place of origin - North America
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 1
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.

RHS groups 2 & 3
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
Fertile moist well-drained soil