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Diervilla x ‘SMNDSN’ PP36,846
Choose Kodiak Jet Black® Diervilla for dark foliage contrast in a tough pollinator shrub; the tradeoff is that it reads more as a foliage plant than a big-flower centerpiece.
Buy This If
You want dark leaves.
You like yellow summer flowers.
You need a rugged shrub.
Skip This If
You need evergreen cover.
You want large blooms.
You need tall screening.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
The dark foliage gives strong contrast, especially against green, gold, or light-colored plants.
Growth Rate
B
It fills in at a steady pace without behaving like a fast, loose shrub.
Maintenance
A-
It usually needs little more than cleanup pruning and sensible watering while establishing.
Deer Resistance
B+
Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
A-
Its compact, mounded habit makes it useful in tighter beds without constant pruning.
Screening Value
D
This is not the shrub to buy if privacy or winter coverage is the main goal.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd use it in groups or beside lighter foliage so the dark color does real work; give it more sun if leaf color matters most.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
3.5 ft
Mature Width
3.5 ft
Hardiness Zones
3a-8b
Spacing
3.5 ft
Sun
Full Sun
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
Rounded, mounding, compact
Customers Usually Ask
Does it flower?
Yes, it carries yellow summer flowers, but the foliage is the main reason to buy it.
Will it work in a foundation bed?
Yes, if you want a compact deciduous shrub rather than evergreen structure.
Is it good for pollinators?
Yes, the summer flowers are useful for bees and other pollinators.
Why buy for fall color
See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
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Jonathan Berenson
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!
Installation Service
Anonymous
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.
Northern Spicebush
Joseph Sico
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!
Wichita Blue Juniper
Aileen Maconi
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!
I couldn’t be present when the tree was planted. I was very happy with the tree. It was planted correctly and at the proper height. As an arborist I see trees improperly planted frequently. Thank you!
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.
