Diablo Ninebark vs Wild Privet - TreeTime.ca

Diablo Ninebark vs Wild Privet

Ligustrum vulgare

Physocarpus opulifolius Diablo

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Wild Privet
Diablo Ninebark

Wild Privet is a fast growing ornamental shrub that is well suited for forming hedges and privacy screens. It will retain its leaves in warmer climates but drops them in colder areas. They have small white flowers, though the smell is often considered unpleasant. While the berries are inedible, they are a good food source for many bird species.

It is recommended to prune Wild Privet immediately after flowering, as it can readily self seed. It is deer and rabbit tolerant. It can grow in dry areas, on slopes, and withstand the wind making it well suited for many growing conditions.

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.

Wild Privet Quick Facts

Diablo Ninebark Quick Facts

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Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow
Berries: black
Berries: red
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Bark: brown to red, exfoliating
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low



Toxicity: If ingested, all parts of this plant will cause severe discomfort. Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Other Names: common privet, european privet
Other Names: eastern ninebark, purple ninebark