Berberis thunb. 'Orange Dream' - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The orange-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight.

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

Leaves
Attractive orange autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Japanese barberry 'Orange Dream' 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 'Orange Dream' 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 fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Orange Dream' 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 'Orange Dream' are spiny.

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