How to tend a Physocarpus opulifolius

Also known as: Physocarpus australis (Rydb.) Rehder, Physocarpus stellatus (Rydb. ex Small) Rehder, Spiraea caroliniana Marshall, Opulaster bullatus Medik., Neillia opulifolia (L.) W.H.Brewer & S.Watson, Physocarpus opulifolius var. luteus (G.Kirchn.) Dippel, Physocarpus opulifolius var. aureus Rehder, Opulaster opulifolius f. luteus C.K.Schneid., Physocarpus riparius Raf., Physocarpus opulifolius Raf., Physocarpus opulifolius var. nanus Zabel, Spiraea opulifolia var. ferruginea Nutt., Neillia opulifolia var. ferruginea (Nutt.) S.Watson, Opulaster intermedius Small, Physocarpus ferrugineus (Nutt.) Daniels, Neillia stellata (Rydb. ex Small) Bean, Physocarpus bracteatus (Rydb.) Rehder, Opulaster bracteatus Rydb., Neillia bracteata (Rydb.) Bean, Spiraea opulifolia Pall., Physocarpus glabra Raf., Physocarpus opulifolius var. opulifolius , Opulaster alabamensis Rydb., Opulaster australis Rydb., Opulaster opulifolius (L.) Kuntze, Opulaster stellatus Rydb. ex Small, Spiraea opulifolia L., Physocarpus opulifolius f. atropurpureus Geerinck, Physocarpus glaber Raf., Opulaster stellatus Rydb., Physocarpus riparius var. arborea Raf., Physocarpus riparius var. parviflora Raf., Spiraea opulifolia var. glabra Hook. ex Merr., Spiraea opulifolia var. lutea G.Kirchn., Spiraea opulifolia var. nana G.Kirchn., Physocarpus opulifolius f. luteus (G.Kirchn.) Zabel, Physocarpus opulifolius f. nanus (G.Kirchn.) Zabel

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slightly resistant to half shade

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Rosaceae, Physocarpus
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June, fruiting period July-August
Flower colors
white, fruit color red
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