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PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Midnight'
Commonly known as Nine bark
Very dark purple, almost black foliage and compact habit
£15.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £13.00 each
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Good to know
Seedling from 'Dart's Gold' and 'Diabolo'. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern North America. Garden origin. J. Jones, Hyfryd Plants, Mid Wales -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousBroadly ovate, 3-lobed, double-toothed leaves to 8cm (3in) across
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White
Pink-white -
Cup-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Purple
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Double Serrate
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Lobed
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Ovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact shrub with arching branches. Produces small flowers in dense corymbs 5cm (2in) across followed by clusters of bladder-like, green-flushed red fruit 6mm (¼in) long, turning black.
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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.
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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.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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Physocarpus opulifolius - Growing Guide
