Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ring'

China to Japan.

Japanese barberry 'Golden Ring' is a dense, overhanging and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 50 cm per year.

The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ring' are spiny, red.

High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Japanese barberry 'Golden Ring' are dark red, ovate, alternate and have a yellow margin. They are around 4 - 6 cm in size. Japanese barberry 'Golden Ring' turns bright purple-red in autumn.

The yellow flowers appear in May.

The coral-red fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ring' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks for a very long time.

Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ring' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Japanese barberry 'Golden Ring' has good frost hardiness.

Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Ring' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

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.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Mulching: In the period from March to April.