Berberis thunb. 'Ruby Star' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Ruby Star' (Berberis thunbergii) is a dense, overhanging, branched, compact shrub with decorative red berries that remain on the plant for a very long time. Before these appear, it produces copper-orange or yellow flowers in May. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and spreads to approx. 40 cm.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive fruit * Suitable for flowering hedges * The flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red autumn colour * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * low-maintenance * drought-tolerant, suitable for urban environments, wind-resistant, deer-resistant

Leaves
Attractive red autumn colouring.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Ruby Star' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Ruby Star' is a dense, overhanging, branched and compactly growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 20–30 cm and spreads to a width of approx. 30–40 cm.

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 'Ruby Star' 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
Berberis thunbergii 'Ruby Star' produces copper-orange and yellow flowers in May.

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

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge, container plant

Shoots
The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Ruby Star' are spiny.

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