Physocarpus opulif. 'Magic Ball' - 40-50 CM C3.5

Description
The Fasanenspiere 'Magic Ball' (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a dense, roundish, deciduous small shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, yellow-green leaves. The golden-yellow-orange shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears creamy white flowers arranged in umbels from May to July. These produce red-brown fruits from September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spiraea opulifolius.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * light brown shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive copper-brown autumn colouring * golden-yellow-orange shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Fasanenspiere 'Magic Ball' are yellow-green, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Golden-yellow-orange shoots. Fasanenspiere 'Magic Ball' turns bright copper-brown in autumn.

Bark
Exfoliating bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Fasanenspiere 'Magic Ball' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Fasanenspiere 'Magic Ball' is a dense and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.2 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from April to August.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Fasanenspiere 'Magic Ball' appear in umbels from May to July.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary plant, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Magic Ball' are light brown in colour.

Root
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Magic Ball' is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.