Berberis thunb. 'Yellow Tower'? - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese barberry 'Yellow Tower' (Berberis thunbergii) is an upright, slender small shrub with decorative, coral-red fruits that remain on the plant for a very long time. Before these appear, it produces yellow flowers in May. The Japanese barberry 'Yellow Tower' also has oval, yellow 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. 40 cm.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive fruit * attractive foliage * suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers attract large numbers of bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * low-maintenance * drought-resistant, tolerant of urban conditions, wind-resistant

Leaves
High ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Japanese barberry 'Yellow Tower' are yellow, ovate and alternate. They are about 3–4 cm in size.

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese barberry 'Yellow Tower' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese barberry 'Yellow Tower' is an upright, slender small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 80–90 cm and spreads to 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 'Yellow Tower' 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 coral-red fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Yellow Tower' 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 'Yellow Tower' are spiny.

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