Berberis Julianae̴Ì?is part of the evergreen Berberis family, but has long, tough thorns that hide beneath the gleaming green leaves - ideal for intruder proof hedging.
About Wintergreen Barberry
The Berberis julianae tends to sit quite upright and is fast growing, meaning it can develop into a dense hedge quickly. The glossy, and dark green leaves are followed by bunches of yellow flowers in Springtime, and then little black/blue berry fruits in the Autumn. You cannot forget the prickly thorns either, that make this hedge ideal when looking for something intruder proof.
Simply, the Wintergreen Barberry provides year-round interest in your garden, and as it is evergreen, can easily be used as a good screen- or can even be used as ornamental value. We can guarantee it is perfect for pretty much any garden style.
Key Features
The Wintergreen Barberry is good for dry shade, or shady situations, and it can even cope by the coast. However, it is best to avoid wet soil, as this can easily impact the growth rate of this plant. Growth rate- roughly 30cm per annum.
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Growth height: Average (20-40cm per year)
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Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
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Soil Type:Normal
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Exposure: Exposed, Inland
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Aspect: Semi-shade, Sun
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Evergreen foliage? Yes
Pruning & Care
The Wintergreen Barberry trimming/pruning should only be done immediately after the flowering period has finished.
How To Plant Wintergreen Barberry
When should I plant Wintergreen Barberry hedging?
The best time to plant your Wintergreen Barberry is during Autumn.
How far apart do you plant Wintergreen Barberry hedges?̴Ì?
Depending on how mature the plants are, you should stick to around 3-5 plants per metre. Please note, the bigger the root ball, the more mature the roots are and the less plants you will need per metre.
How to plant Wintergreen Barberry:
First, dig a hole that is twice the size of the root ball, and sprinkle a nice handful of bone meal into the soil, and mix in well.
Place the plant into the hole, ensuring it is in the middle and straight, then fill in with excess soil, pressing down lightly but firmly to secure the plant well.
Ensure to water thoroughly for the first year of planting to help the roots establish properly.