Berberis ott. 'Superba' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
From August onwards, these produce light red, elongated fruits that keep for a very long time. They are small.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Berberis ottawensis 'Atropurpurea', Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea superba, Berberis ottawensis 'Superba'.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * suitable for flowering hedges * attractive orange autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive orange autumn colouring.

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Barberry 'Superba' is loose and overhanging in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

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-red flowers appear in umbels from May to June.

fruit
The light red, elongated berries of Berberis ottawensis 'Superba' are particularly decorative. These appear from August and are small. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Ornamental shrub, hedge

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

Root
Berberis ottawensis 'Superba' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.