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PHYSOCARPUS

Commonly known as Nine bark

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Genus of about 10 species of deciduous shrubs occurring in thickets and on rocky slopes in eastern Asia and North America.

Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Broadly ovate, 3-lobed, double-toothed leaves to 8cm (3in) across
  • White
    Pink-tinted
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Compact, thicket-forming shrub with arching branches, spreading by suckers. Small flowers are followed by clusters of bladder-like, green-flushed red fruit
  • 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
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Eastern North America
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Double Serrate
    (see photos above)
    Lobed
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • 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.

    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.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
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Physocarpus opulifolius - Growing Guide
2m (6½ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
 

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PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'All Black'

PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'All Black'

Nine bark

dark purple-red leaves

 
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PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Amber Jubilee'

PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Amber Jubilee'

Nine bark

emerging leaves in shades of gold and russet-orange. The leave then turn green and purple in the autumn

 
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PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'

PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'

Nine bark

golden foliage on arching branches

 
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PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Diabolo'

PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Diabolo'

Nine bark

white flowers and dark purple leaves which start out bronze-green when young

 
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PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Lady in Red'

PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Lady in Red'

Nine bark

dark purplish later reddish brown leaves and pink flowers. A stunning new introduction for the shrub border

 
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PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Midnight'

PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'Midnight'

Nine bark

very dark purple, almost black foliage and compact habit

 
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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.
Only £7.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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