Berberis thunb. 'Orange Sunrise'? - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Orange Sunrise' (Berberis thunbergii) is an upright, columnar shrub with decorative fruits that remain on the plant for a very long time. The Japanese barberry 'Orange Sunrise' also has rounded, red leaves with a golden-yellow margin. The orange-red new growth is also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 m and spreads to around 1 m.

Bulletpoints
* ornamental fruit * attractive foliage * the flowers attract large numbers of bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * orange-red new growth * low-maintenance * drought-tolerant, suitable for urban environments, wind-resistant, deer-resistant

Leaves
High ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Japanese barberry 'Orange Sunrise' are red, rounded and have a golden-yellow margin. They are approximately 3–4 cm in size. Orange-red new growth.

Spread
China to Japan.

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

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Orange Sunrise' is an upright, columnar shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2–1.5 m and spreads to a width of approx. 0.8–1 m.

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 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 'Orange Sunrise' 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 'Orange Sunrise' are spiny.

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