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BERBERIS thunbergii
Commonly known as Japanese barberry
Green leaves changing to orange-red in autumn. Suitable for hedges
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long, fresh green above, bluish green beneath.
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Yellow - red-tinged, pale yellow flowers. -
Height - 1m (39in) -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - dense, rounded, spiny shrub. Produces flowers along the branches, followed by ellipsoid, glossy red fruit.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
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Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Good to know - wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin - Japan -
Flower Shape - Racemes - - umbel-like racemes of 2-5, rarely solitary, flowers 1cm (½in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Obovate - see photos above
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Pruning group - Pruning group 2
Suitable 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.
RHS groups 2 & 3 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - - any well-drained soil.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
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1m (39in)
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2.5m (8ft) |
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Japanese barberry, Golden-leafed barberry
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Japanese barberry
Available from £14.00
Buy Varieties of BERBERIS thunbergii
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Admiration' >
Commonly known as: Japanese barberry.
Compact, low growing variety with lovely orange-red leaves with a yellow edge. Good orange autumn colour
BERBERIS thunbergii atropurpurea >
Commonly known as: Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry.
Best purple foliage berberis
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea-nana' >
Commonly known as: Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry.
Dwarf purple berberis
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Aurea' >
Commonly known as: Golden-leafed barberry, Japanese barberry.
Bright gold foliage
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Golden Ring' >
Commonly known as: Japanese barberry.
Leaves purplish-red with greenish-yellow border
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Red Chief' >
Commonly known as: Japanese barberry.
Deep reddish purple leaves on bright red stems
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Rose Glow' >
Commonly known as: 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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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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