40/60cm Pot Grown Japanese Barberry
(Berberis thunbergii)

With the Japanese Barberry being slow growing and rather compact, it is the perfect plant when looking for a low, prickly hedge- it is a fantastic alternative to the Buxus Sempervirens, especially if your garden is getting box blight. The whole Berberis species is ideal as an intruder deterrent, due to being somewhat thorny in nature, as well as offering shelter for the wildlife.

The Berberis Thunbergii boasts lovely yellow flowers around Spring, following with red fruits, shaped like jewels, in the Autumn. Its bright green foliage complements the flowers and berries exceedingly, making the hedge wonderfully visually pleasing.

This 40/60cm potted Japanese Barberry plant is slow-growing but will reach above 2.5m high in good conditions.

The Japanese Barberry is a hardy, tough plant that is somewhat easy to grow. It will grow well in most soils and sites, even coastal, but they always prefer a bit of sun/partial shade (which will help the plant thrive best).

• Growth height: Slow (10-20cm per year)
• Ideal height 2.5m+ Tall
• Soil Type: Normal
• Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
• Aspect: Semi-shade, Sun
• Evergreen foliage? No

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.