Berberis thunb. 'Silver Pillar' - 60-80 CM C20

Description
From September onwards, these produce red fruits that stay on for a very long time. The yellow shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * yellow shoots * easy to care for * drought resistant, urban climate resistant, wind resistant, deer resistant

Leaves
Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Japanese barberry 'Silver Pillar' is upright and taut 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 'Silver Pillar' 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 red fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Silver Pillar' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Adhere for a very long time.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Silver Pillar' are spiny.

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