Petite Plum
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Petite Plum'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 5-6 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 800 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Palmate (Hand-like lobes) |
| Foliage colour | Dark Purple |
| Bloom | Pinkish-white |
| Fruit | Follicle |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Root suckers, stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Spiraea, Weigela, Ornamental Grasses |
Where it came from
| Grower | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Propagate ninebark by root suckers during its winter dormant period or by stem cuttings during the growing season
Maintenance
Prune after flowering if needed to shape.
Cleanup
Remove dead or crossing branches in late winter.
Notes
Compact ninebark with striking dark foliage.