How to tend a Berberis thunbergii

Also known as: Berberis maximowiczii Regel, Berberis thunbergii var. argenteomarginata C.K.Schneid., Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea Chenault, Berberis thunbergii f. erecta Rehder, Berberis thunbergii var. erecta (Rehder) Ahrendt, Berberis thunbergii var. maximowiczii (Regel) Regel, Berberis thunbergii var. minor Rehder, Berberis thunbergii var. pluriflora Koehne, Berberis thunbergii var. rubrifolia Ahrendt, Berberis thunbergii var. uniflora Koehne, Berberis thunbergii f. grandiflora E.L.Wolf ex V.V.Byalt, L.V.Orlova & Potokin, Berberis thunbergii f. microcarpa E.L.Wolf ex V.V.Byalt, L.V.Orlova & Potokin, Berberis thunbergii f. obovata E.L.Wolf ex V.V.Byalt, L.V.Orlova & Potokin, Berberis thunbergii f. trispinosa E.L.Wolf ex V.V.Byalt, L.V.Orlova & Potokin, Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea (Chenault) Rehder, Berberis thunbergii f. minor (Rehder) Zabel, Berberis thunbergii var. pluriflora (Koehne) Rehder

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like half shade, may grow in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove dead, rotten, diseased leaves and the parts that may affect the good appearance

About this plant

Origin
Japan
Category
Berberidaceae, Berberis
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period in spring, fruiting period in autumn
Flower colors
yellow, fruit color red
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