Berberis vulgaris

Western Asia to Central Europe.

Common barberry is a spreading and densely growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

The shoots of Berberis vulgaris are spiny.

The deciduous leaves of the Common barberry are medium green, ovate and alternate. Common barberry turns bright orange-red in autumn.

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

The yellow flowers appear in May. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Berberis vulgaris forms dark red fruits with a sweet and sour flavour. Ripening time from September.

Berberis vulgaris is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched, runner-forming roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Common barberry has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Hedge, bird food plant, jam, juice, homeopathy

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).