Berberis thunb. 'Orange Torch' - 30-40 CM C7.5

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 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 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 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 are spiny.

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