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BERBERIS thunbergii
Commonly known as Japanese barberry
Green leaves changing to orange-red in autumn. Suitable for hedges
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Deciduousleaves to 3cm (1¼in) long, fresh green above, bluish green beneath.
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YellowRed-tinged, pale yellow flowers. -
Height1m (39in) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, rounded, spiny shrub. Produces flowers along the branches, followed by ellipsoid, glossy red fruit.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
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Partial shade
BERBERIS thunbergii
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowWildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Excellent for hedging
Pests & DiseasesAphids, powdery mildew.
Place of originJapan -
Flower ShapeRacemesUmbel-like racemes of 2-5, rarely solitary, flowers 1cm (½in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderCoastal / windsweptCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Obovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 2Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny well-drained soil.
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
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Buy Varieties of BERBERIS thunbergii
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Admiration'
Japanese barberry
compact, low growing variety with lovely orange-red leaves with a yellow edge. Good orange autumn colour
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea'
Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry
best purple foliage berberis
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea-nana'
Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry
dwarf purple berberis
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Aurea'
Golden-leafed barberry, Japanese barberry
bright gold foliage
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Red Chief'
Japanese barberry
deep reddish purple leaves on bright red stems
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Rose Glow'
Japanese barberry
leaves of young shoots purple, mottled silvery pink and bright rose, becoming purple later
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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