Berberis thunb. 'Natasza'? - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Natasza' (Berberis thunbergii) is a dense, overhanging, branched, compact shrub with decorative fruits that stay on for a very long time. The Japanese barberry 'Natasza' also has egg-shaped, multi-coloured leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to approx. 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * red shoots * easy to care for * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, deer-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese barberry 'Natasza' are multi-coloured, ovate and alternate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Red shoots. Japanese barberry 'Natasza' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Natasza' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Natasza' is a dense, overhanging, branched and compact shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1 m and is approx. 0.6 - 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 'Natasza' 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 'Natasza' 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 'Natasza' are spiny.

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