How big does a Diablo ninebark get?
Planting & Growing Diablo® Ninebark will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet.
What does Diablo ninebark look like?
Diablo ninebark shrubs reach eight to 10 feet tall with a similar spread. These multi-branched, upright shrubs are fast growers. Late-spring or early-summer bloomers, they bear white or pinkish-white flowers in June. The flowers grow in clusters that will remind you of those on spirea shrubs (Spiraea japonica).
How tall and wide does ninebark get?
Ninebark
| genus name | Physocarpus |
|---|---|
| plant type | Shrub |
| height | 3 to 8 feet |
| width | 3 to 12 feet wide |
| flower color | White Pink |
How fast does a Diablo ninebark grow?
Ninebark is a quickly growing shrub. In fact, these plants grow so quickly that a ninebark can reach its full mature height in just one year of growth.
Is Diablo ninebark invasive?
It is a good substitution for barberry that is becoming invasive in many areas of the country. There has been an explosion of ninebark cultivars in the past few years. Purple-leaved ones include ‘Diablo’ with reddish purple foliage and red fruit, instead of the usual brown fruit on other plants.
How far apart should you plant Diablo ninebark?
It’s adapted to wet soils, but does best with good water drainage. Space plants 4 to 6 feet apart. Keep new plantings well watered. Older plantings are more drought tolerant.
How fast does Diablo ninebark grow?
Plants reach 10 feet high and 10 feet wide in four or five years. But if you need a smaller specimen, cutting ‘Diablo’ to the ground in early spring will result in a flush of even darker foliage and, of course, a more compact shrub.
Why is it called a ninebark?
Ninebark gets its name from the fact that as it matures, its bark peels away in thin layers to reveal multiple colors of underlying bark. Obviously, this is easiest to see during the winter when there aren’t any leaves to hide the peeling bark.
Why is it called ninebark?
Common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a deciduous flowering shrub widely used in landscaping. The bush gets its name from its unique exfoliating bark, which peels back in thin layers as its branches mature.