Berberis buxifolia 'Nana' - 25-30 CM C3.5

Description
The Box-leaved barberry 'Nana' (Berberis buxifolia) is a dense, compact, roundish dwarf shrub that produces golden yellow, bell-shaped flowers. They appear in May. The Box-leaved barberry 'Nana' also has leathery, rounded, dark green leaves with a red edge. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 80 cm wide. The Box-leaved barberry 'Nana' makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Berberis buxifolia 'Pygmaea', Berberis dulcis nana, Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea'.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Box-leaved barberry 'Nana' are dark green, roundish, leathery, alternate and have a red margin. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Spread
South America.

Frost hardiness
The Box-leaved barberry 'Nana' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Box-leaved barberry 'Nana' is a dense, compact and rounded dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 50 cm and is approx. 50 - 80 cm wide. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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 golden-yellow, bell-shaped flowers appear in May.

Use
Hedge (pruning), group planting, rock garden

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis buxifolia 'Nana' are spiny, red-brown in colour.

Root
Densely branched.