Berberis thunb. 'Orange Sunrise'? - 20-25 CM P9

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Orange Sunrise' (Berberis thunbergii) is an upright, columnar shrub with decorative fruits that stay on for a very long time. The Japanese barberry 'Orange Sunrise' also has roundish, red leaves with a golden-yellow edge. The orange-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 around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1 metre wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * orange-red shoots * easy to care for * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, deer-resistant

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese barberry 'Orange Sunrise' are red, roundish and have a golden-yellow margin. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Orange-red shoots.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Orange Sunrise' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Orange Sunrise' is an upright and columnar growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 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 'Orange Sunrise' 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 'Orange Sunrise' 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 'Orange Sunrise' are spiny.

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