Berberis thunb. 'Helmond Pillar' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Helmond Pillar' (Berberis thunbergii) is a columnar small shrub with decorative, red fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces yellow-orange flowers in May. The Japanese barberry 'Helmond Pillar' also has roundish, purple-red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * attractive red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * drought resistant, resistant to urban climates

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese barberry 'Helmond Pillar' are purple-red, roundish, alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Japanese barberry 'Helmond Pillar' turns bright red in autumn.

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

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Helmond Pillar' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Helmond Pillar' is a small, columnar shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and is approx. 50 - 70 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 'Helmond Pillar' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

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.

Flower
The yellow-orange flowers appear in May.

Fruit
The red fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Adhere for a very long time.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar' are spiny.

Root
Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.