Berberis frikartii 'Telstar' - P9

Description
These produce red fruits.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
Barberry 'Telstar' is compact and spherical 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
Normal 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.

Use
Hedge, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis x frikartii 'Telstar' are spiny.