Botanical Name: Common Names:
Physocarpus opulifolius Nishiki Orange Ninebark,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Medium deciduous upright shrub with bright orange new growth in spring, turning dark orange, red and yellow during summer and autumn. Clusters of tiny red flowers in spring. Great for colour contrast against green foliaged plants. Grows approx. 2m H x 1m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Any Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Shady Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Orange
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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