Berberis lin. 'Orange King' - 25-30 CM C2

Description
Black-blue, shiny fruits emerge from these from August.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * pruning tolerant

Growth habit
Barberry 'Orange King' is shrub-like 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
Berberis linearifolia 'Orange King' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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 black-blue, shiny fruits of Berberis linearifolia 'Orange King' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis linearifolia 'Orange King' are spiny.