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Barberry
Berberis Julianae
This is a dense, strong growing, evergreen shrub which creates an excellent, inpenetrable hedge bearing very long thorns and spiny margins to the leaves. It bears clusters of yellow flowers in late spring which are sometimes red-tinged at the edges. Foliage is glossy, dark green and turns red in autumn.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
A well-drained, fertile soil
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Flowering Period:
May
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Other Features:
The leaves have spiny margins, so this shrub is ideal for planting on boundaries to deter potential intruders.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
The stems can be thinned out in late winter so the plant maintains a tidy form - remove one in five stems to the base. You can also cut off any dead or diseased branches in mid-summer.
Eventual Height: 3m
Eventual Spread:
3m
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Approx Height |
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3 litre pot |
40-60cm |
£4.95 |
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