Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' – Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'

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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' – Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'

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'Diabolo' forms a medium to large, multi-stemmed shrub that can eventually grow about 3 m tall. Due to the overhanging branches, the crown is flattened spherical and grows to over 3 m in diameter. The bark is light grey-brown and begins to peel off after only a few years. The leaves of 'Diabolo' are dark purple-brown and are the plant's main ornamental feature. The flowers, which open around late May-early June, are arranged in dense corymbs. When opening, the flowers are pinkish white, but they soon turn white. They are followed by brownish-red fruits, which contrast nicely with the dark foliage.
'Diabolo' was found in 1968 by Hans Theodor Schadendorf Baumschule in Barmstedt, Germany. In a field of green-leaved seedlings, it was the only plant with dark leaves. It was not until 1995 that people saw its potential and 'Diabolo' was introduced. 'Diabolo' grows in any permeable soil, regardless of pH. It tolerates reasonably wet as well as dry soil. Suitable as a solitary or as a bedding plant. In the USA, the plant is known under the cultivar name 'Monlo'. Hardiness zone 3.

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Specifications
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Height
2-3 m
Width
2-3m
Crown
flatened spherical
Bark and branches
bark grey-brown, flaking
Flowers
pinkish white, flowers in May-June
Fruits
brown-red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, acid soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
3 (-40,0 to -24,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
roof gardens, small gardens
Origin
U.S. National Arboretum, Washington D.C., USA, 2000
acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind flatened spherical round/spherical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown reddish brown pink white June May early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom all species valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' blooms in may, june.
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