Physocarpus opulifolius / Nine Bark 'Diablo'
A large spreading shrub with intensely purple leaves all season long, small white flowers followed by pretty reddish fruit which show well against the foliage, and interesting peeling papery bark; extremely tough and durableIt has attractive deep purple foliage which emerges burgundy in spring.
The serrated lobed leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding red in the fall. It features abundant showy red capsules from early to mid fall. The peeling tan bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.Ninebark is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth.