Berberis gagnepainii lanceifolia - 25-30 CM C2

Description
The Barberry (Berberis gagnepainii lanceifolia) is a dense, overhanging, branched shrub with decorative, black-blue, elongated fruits. It produces golden-yellow flowers from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide. The Barberry makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Berberis gagnepainii.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * brown-yellow shoots * tolerates pruning * Resistant to drought, urban climate, wind-resistant

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Barberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Barberry is a dense, overhanging and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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 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 golden yellow flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The black-blue, elongated fruits of Berberis gagnepainii lanceifolia are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis gagnepainii lanceifolia are spiny, brown-yellow in colour.

Root
Densely branched.