Barberry. Dense, rounded shrub with green leaves turning orange and red in autumn. Red-tinged pale yellow flowers are followed by glossy red fruit. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers March to April. Fruits May. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Berberis thunbergii
Dense, rounded shrub with green leaves turning orange and red in autumn. Red-tinged pale yellow flowers are followed by glossy red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Berberis |
|---|---|
| Species | thunbergii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Barberry |
| Flower Colour | Orange |
| Soil | Most types |
| Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green, Red |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | Red |
| Fruits When | May |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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