Berberis 'Jytte' - 20-25 CM C2

Description
The Barberry 'Jytte' (Berberis candidula) is a dense, compact dwarf shrub that produces yellow or golden-yellow flowers. They appear in May. The Barberry 'Jytte' also has dark green leaves. Its bark is light yellow. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to approx. 1 m wide. The Barberry 'Jytte' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Barberry 'Jytte' are dark green. They are about 2 - 3 cm in size. Barberry 'Jytte' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Light yellow bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China.

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

Growth
Barberry 'Jytte' is a dense and compact dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. Slow growing.

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.

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
Berberis candidula 'Jytte' produces yellow, golden-yellow flowers in May.

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis candidula 'Jytte' are spiny.

Root
Densely branched.