Berberis thunb. 'Dart's Red Lady' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Dart´s Red Lady' (Berberis thunbergii) is a dense, overhanging, branched, upright shrub with decorative fruits that stay on for a very long time. The Japanese barberry 'Dart´s Red Lady' also has egg-shaped, red-brown leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, deer-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese barberry 'Dart´s Red Lady' are red-brown, ovate and alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Japanese barberry 'Dart´s Red Lady' turns a bright scarlet red in autumn.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Dart´s Red Lady' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Dart´s Red Lady' is a dense, overhanging, branched and upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 70 - 80 cm and is approx. 30 - 50 cm wide.

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
Berberis thunbergii 'Dart´s Red Lady' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April.

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.

Fruit
The fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Dart´s Red Lady' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks for a very long time.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Dart´s Red Lady' are spiny.

Root
Berberis thunbergii 'Dart´s Red Lady' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.