Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet'

China to Japan.

Japanese barberry 'Green Carpet' is a dwarf shrub that grows flat and compact. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 25 cm per year.

The shoots of Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' are spiny.

The deciduous leaves of the Japanese barberry 'Green Carpet' are medium green, roundish, glossy and alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size. Japanese barberry 'Green Carpet' is bright scarlet to yellow in autumn.

Brown-yellow bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The yellow-red flowers appear in May.

The pink-red fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Very long-lasting.

Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Japanese barberry 'Green Carpet' has good frost hardiness.

Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' 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.