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ActivePhysocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. · Ninebark
Schuch, Pavel
Variety traits
Lodging — Physocarpus opulifolius
Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim.
This is the loss of the shrub's upright form, where branches incline toward the ground or splay under their own weight. This trait is a qualitative characteristic of the crown architecture that determines the plant's ornamental value.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Ninebark, where this is mentioned in the description.
In relation to Physocarpus opulifolius, lodging refers to the loss of structural integrity and upright habit, often caused by excessive watering, an excess of nitrogen fertilizers, or a lack of regular pruning. Unlike in cereal crops, this term is not a standardized quantitative index.
Lodging resistance is evaluated by breeders visually as a characteristic of the shrub's shape, which determines its tendency to splay. A loss of uprightness reduces the plant's ornamental value and creates a risk of powdery mildew development due to impaired crown aeration when branches come into contact with the soil.
General information about the subject — on the page Lodging.
Varieties of Ninebark mentioned in the description
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