Berberis media 'Parkjuweel' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Barberry 'Parkjuweel' (Berberis x media) is a dense, overhanging shrub with decorative, black, elongated fruits. It produces yellow flowers from May to June. The Barberry 'Parkjuweel' also has glossy, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 2.5 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide. The Barberry 'Parkjuweel' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Barberry 'Parkjuweel' are dark green, glossy. They are about 2 - 4 cm in size.

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

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

Growth
Barberry 'Parkjuweel' is a dense, overhanging shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 4 m wide.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to 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 yellow flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The black, elongated fruits of Berberis x media 'Parkjuweel' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis x media 'Parkjuweel' are spiny.

Root
Densely branched.