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PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'All Black'
Commonly known as Nine bark
Dark purple-red leaves
PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius 'All Black'
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Deciduous
Broadly ovate, 3-lobed, doubly toothed leaves to 8cm (3in) long -
White
With pink tinge -
Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
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 -
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
trouble free -
Place of origin
North America -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape
Cup-shaped -
Hardiness
Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green)
Purple - purple-red -
Leaf margin
Double Serrate see photos above -
Lobed
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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.
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
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Summer
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous loving -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
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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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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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