Berberis thunb. 'Red Dream' - 20-30 CM C3

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Red Dream' (Berberis thunbergii) is a dense, overhanging, branched shrub with decorative fruits that remain on the plant for a very long time. Before these appear, it produces yellow flowers in May. The Japanese barberry 'Red Dream' also has egg-shaped, red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 90 cm and spreads to approx. 1.2 m.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, deer-resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Japanese barberry 'Red Dream' are red, ovate and alternate. They are about 3–4 cm in size.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Red Dream' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Red Dream' is a dense, overhanging and branched shrub. It usually reaches a height of 80–90 cm and spreads to a width of approx. 1–1.2 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 'Red Dream' 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.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear in May.

Fruit
The fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Red Dream' 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 'Red Dream' are spiny.

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