Tiny Wine
Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMPOTW'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 48-60 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 600 |
| Life expectancy | 15-20 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 /2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soils |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Zones | 3-7 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark burgundy/purple |
| Bloom | White to light pink |
| Fruit | Follicle |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood or hardwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Spiraea, Hemerocallis, Ornamental Grasses |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Pruning after flowering.
Maintenance
Best to prune immediately after flowering. Remove up to one-third of the oldest branches to the ground in early spring if renewal is needed.
Cleanup
Rake up dropped leaves in fall.
Notes
Clifton Park NY (Zone 5b) provides 1000+ chilling hours. Known for its compact habit and heavily clustered blooms up and down the stems.