Physocarpus opulifolius ‘All Black’ – arbust decorativ cu frunzis negru intens

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘All Black’ is an extremely attractive ornamental shrub, valued for its intense black-purple foliage, which remains dark throughout the season. The contrast between the leaves and the light-colored flowers makes it a spectacular choice for modern gardens, borders, hedges, or landscape arrangements with strong visual impact.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Family: Rosaceae

• Type: decorative deciduous shrub

• Foliage: dark black-purple, matte or slightly glossy

• Flowering: May–June; small, white-pink flowers grouped in round inflorescences

• Growth: vigorous, compact and well-branched form

🌞 Growing conditions

• Light: full sun to partial shade (color is more intense in direct sun)

• Soil: well-drained; tolerates poor or slightly acidic soils

• Humidity: moderate; avoid excess water

• Frost resistance: very good, down to –25°C (adapted to the Romanian climate)

• Pruning: can be shaped after flowering for a compact crown.

💚 Advantages and uses

• extremely dark foliage, stable throughout the season

• beautiful contrasts next to yellow, green, or silver foliage

• solitary planting, decorative hedge, or mixed borders

• excellent resistance to cold, wind, and difficult conditions

• easy maintenance and robust behavior

Being a deciduous shrub, Physocarpus opulifolius ‘All Black’ loses its leaves in the cold season. The plant can be delivered without foliage or with partially fallen foliage, depending on the season. This is normal and does not affect the shrub's viability; the leaves will naturally reappear in spring.

Pot size: 17 cm

Height including pot: approx. 40 cm (depending on the season)