Deciduous shrubs

Ninebark «Diablo»

Physocarpus opulifolius “Diablo”

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Appearance: a broad rounded shrub 3-4 m high and wide; old branches have peeling bark; medium- or fast-growing.

Flowers: ornamental, spherical umbel-like inflorescences, pink, June-July.

Fruits: ornamental, red when they first appear, later red-brown.

Leaves: 3-5 lobed, purple.

Requirements: sun/partial shade, frost-hardy, undemanding, wind-resistant, tolerant of urban conditions.

Soils: any garden soils.

Zone: 4