Berberis thunb. 'Green Carpet' - 2.5 Ltr pot

Description
From September onwards, these produce pink-coloured fruits that stay on for a very long time.

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

Leaves
Attractive scarlet to yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Brown-yellow bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Japanese barberry 'Green Carpet' is flat and compact 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 'Green Carpet' 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-red flowers appear in May.

fruit
The pink-red fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks 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 'Green Carpet' are spiny.

Root
Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.