Festivus Gold
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Festivus Gold'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4-5 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1 |
| Life expectancy | 15+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, adaptable |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 3-7 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Yellow/Gold |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Follicle |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Weigela, Spiraea |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune after flowering
Maintenance
Prune out older wood to rejuvenate.
Cleanup
None needed for winter
Notes
Peeling bark provides winter interest.