Diablo Ninebark

Scientific Name:
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diabolo’

Common Name:
Ninebark

Life Cycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 3-7

 Physical Characteristics:

Form: Upright
Height: 4-8 ft.
Spread: 4-8 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate to Rapid
Resistance/ Tolerance: Drought tolerant, Erosion tolerant, Clay Soil tolerant, Shallow-Rocky Soil tolerant

Ornamental Characteristics:

Texture: Coarse
Flowers: Pinky white snowball like clusters that bloom in late spring and become drooping clusters of red fruit.
Bark: Peels off revealing multiple layers of color on mature branches. This provides winter interest and is hidden by foliage.
Foliage: Beautiful, deep green/ blue and deep purple hued leaves that get more green as the summer progresses.
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Habitat Requirements:

Soil Preferences: Tolerant of many soils and pH.
Exposure: Full Sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Dry to moderate.

Maintenance Characteristics:

Medium maintenance, prune immediately following bloom or rejuvenate by cutting it down to the ground in late fall.