Berberis ott. 'Auricoma' - 100-125 CM C20

Description
The Barberry 'Auricoma' (Berberis ottawensis) is a shrub-like shrub with decorative, light red, oval fruits. It produces yellow flowers from May to June. The Barberry 'Auricoma' also has roundish, dark red leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive orange-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Barberry 'Auricoma' are dark red, roundish. Barberry 'Auricoma' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

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

Growth
Barberry 'Auricoma' is a shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal 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 light red, oval berries of Berberis ottawensis 'Auricoma' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Hedge (pruning), ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis ottawensis 'Auricoma' are spiny.