Berberis stenophylla - P9

Description
The Golden barberry (Berberis stenophylla) is a sprawling, loose shrub that produces golden-yellow flowers. They appear from May to June. These produce black-blue, round fruits. The Golden barberry also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is brown-yellow. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2.5 metres. The Golden barberry makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, heat-loving

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Golden barberry are dark green, lanceolate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

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

Frost hardiness
The Golden barberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Golden barberry is a sprawling and loose-growing 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 to semi-shady, wind-protected 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.

Root
Densely branched.