Barberry. An erect growing variety when young with excellent orange and red autumn colour. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers March to May. Fruits August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Berberis thunbergii ‘Erecta’
An erect growing variety when young with excellent orange and red autumn colour.
Additional information
| Generic | Berberis |
|---|---|
| Species | thunbergii |
| Varietry | 'Erecta' |
| Common Name | Barberry |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.4m |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August, September |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Group planting, Hedging |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove dead flower heads and 1/3 of old wood, Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Powdery mildew |
| Maintenance | Top dress in spring |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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