Berberis ott. 'Auricoma' - 100-125 CM C20

Description
These produce light red, oval fruits from August.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive orange-red autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Barberry 'Auricoma' is shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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.

fruit
The light red, oval berries of Berberis ottawensis 'Auricoma' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Hedge (pruning), ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis ottawensis 'Auricoma' are spiny.