Berberis thunb. 'Golden Rocket'? - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Golden Rocket' (Berberis thunbergii) is a dense, overhanging, branched, upright shrub with decorative fruits that stay on for a very long time. The Japanese barberry 'Golden Rocket' also has egg-shaped, golden-yellow leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1 metre.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow 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 'Golden Rocket' are golden yellow, ovate and alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Japanese barberry 'Golden Rocket' turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Golden Rocket' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Golden Rocket' is a dense, overhanging, branched and upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m 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 'Golden Rocket' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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 'Golden Rocket' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks for a very long time.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' are spiny.

Root
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.