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PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'
Commonly known as Nine bark
Golden foliage on arching branches
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
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Pests & DiseasesNone
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Place of originNorth America
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousBroadly ovate, 3-lobed, doubly toothed leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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WhitePink tinted.
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Cup-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Gold
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Double Serrate
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Lobed
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Ovate
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, 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
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2.5m (8ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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 2Suitable 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.
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shade
Physocarpus opulifolius - Growing Guide