Trees and shrubs

Physocarpus 'Satin Chocolate'

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Hardiness Zone 3

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Family Rosaceae

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Satin Chocolate' is a remarkable cultivar with its rich, satiny chocolate-brown foliage, which turns purple in late season. Its soft pink blooms add a touch of spring contrast, while its dense, natural growth habit makes it an excellent choice for flowering hedges or modern beds. Very hardy and drought-tolerant, it adds depth, texture, and warmth to any landscape, even in difficult conditions.

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Satin Chocolate'

Soil and care

The right conditions.

Hardiness zone Zone 3
Minimum temperature '-40°C
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.

Bloom and dimensions

The complete profile.

Flower color White
Foliage color Chocolate brown
Foliage type Obsolete
Growth rate fast
Bloom period
Spring
Fruiting
Dried, discreet and inedible fruits.
Maximum height 1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Maximum width 1.5 m (5 feet)

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Repellent
Helps repel certain pests

Repellent

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer