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Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Monlo’ (Tree Form)
Choose Diabolo® Ninebark Tree Form if you want dark foliage in a tight ornamental-tree spot without waiting on a slow maple. The tradeoff is pruning: the grafted canopy needs shaping so it stays balanced and does not get crowded.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The dark foliage gives strong contrast, especially against green foundation plantings or light siding. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in quicker than many ornamental trees, but fast growth means more correction pruning. |
| Maintenance | B- | The tree form needs periodic canopy thinning and sucker cleanup to keep the grafted shape neat. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this tree alone, though young plants can be browsed or rubbed where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B | It works in smaller beds when given breathing room, but the canopy is not narrow. |
| Screening Value | D | It is a focal-point tree, not a privacy screen, because the canopy is raised and open beneath. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for a front bed that needs contrast, not for a spot where the homeowner wants to plant it and never touch it again.
| Mature Height | 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 6.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-7b |
| Spacing | 7 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, tree-form standard, rounded crown |
Yes, if you remove lower suckers and lightly thin the canopy as it grows.
Color is strongest in brighter exposure and can look greener in too much shade.
Yes, if the bed has room for the canopy and you can prune lightly each year.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22072
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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
