Berberis frikartii 'Amstelveen' - P9

Description
The Barberry 'Amstelveen' (Berberis x frikartii) is a dense, branched small shrub with decorative, red, oval fruits. It produces yellow flowers from May to June. The Barberry 'Amstelveen' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 metre and grows to a width of approx. 1 metre. The Barberry 'Amstelveen' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Berberis candidula 'Amstelveen'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * red-brown shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Barberry 'Amstelveen' are dark green, egg-shaped. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Barberry 'Amstelveen' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Barberry 'Amstelveen' is a small shrub that grows densely and branches out. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.7 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 12 - 15 cm per year.

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
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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 yellow flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The red, oval fruits of Berberis x frikartii 'Amstelveen' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Hedge, bird food plant, tub

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis x frikartii 'Amstelveen' are spiny, red-brown in colour.