Berberis frikartii 'Amstelveen' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
These produce red, oval fruits from August onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Berberis candidula 'Amstelveen'.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * red-brown shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
Barberry 'Amstelveen' is dense and branched in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from May to June.

fruit
The red, oval fruits of Berberis x frikartii 'Amstelveen' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Hedge, bird food plant, tub

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis x frikartii 'Amstelveen' are spiny, reddish-brown.