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Blackcurrant vs Diablo NinebarkRibes nigrum Physocarpus opulifolius Diablo SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
Blackcurrant is a medium-sized shrub producing delicious, deep purple to black sweet berries suitable for jams, jellies, syrups and cordial. Diablo Ninebark is a small, low maintenance, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or color to any yard. This plant grows dark purple leaves in the spring and grows slightly faster than Common Ninebark. It features flaky red to brown bark, clusters of white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves. Diablo Ninebark can make a dense and colorful hedge, or it can be an attractive ornamental by itself. BLACKCURRANT QUICK FACTSDIABLO NINEBARK QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
3a
Height:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Height:
2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
dry, normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
yellow
Berries:
dark purple to black berries
Berries:
red
Flowers:
white
Bark:
brown to red, exfoliating
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
short
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
medium
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Other Names:
european black currant
Other Names:
eastern ninebark, purple ninebark
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |