Berberis thunb. 'Dart's Defiance' - P9

Description
These produce coral-red fruits from September onwards, which keep for a very long time.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * Suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, deer-resistant

Leaves
Attractive scarlet autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Japanese barberry 'Dart´s Defiance' is dense, overhanging 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
Berberis thunbergii 'Dart´s Defiance' 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).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April.

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 in May.

fruit
The coral-red fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Dart´s Defiance' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Adhere for a very long time.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Dart´s Defiance' are spiny.

Root
Berberis thunbergii 'Dart´s Defiance' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.