Vigorous, upright, rounded deciduous shrub.Foliage is dark purple and matures to a dark mahogany purple, showing minimal fall color.Bark exfoliates in papery strips colored beige and creamy white.Very adaptable and hardy. Selected from a native species. Botanical Name- Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Monlo’ Pronunciation- fy-soh-KAR-pus op-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 5 ft Mature Height- 6 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils except wet Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Creamy white Bloom Time- Summer Companion Plants- Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ – purple spikes offset dark leaves Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, pollinating wasps Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C8 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune to shape in late winter; water in dry spells and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and encourage new growth. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay may cause leggy growth and reduce color intensity. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
