PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'All Black'
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PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'All Black'
Commonly known as Nine bark
Dark purple-red leaves
£15.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
North America -
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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White
With pink tinge -
Cup-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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PurplePurple-red
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Double Serrate
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Lobed
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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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
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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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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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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 Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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