Berberis thunbergii 'Harlequin' ^Sale

Characteristics

• Height at maturity: 0.6 – 1 m

• Width at maturity: 0.6 – 1 m

• Habit: Compact, rounded, dense

• Foliage: Deciduous; small, purple leaves with pink spots, extremely decorative

• Flowers: Small, yellow, appear in May–June

• Fruits: Shiny red berries in autumn, attractive to birds

• Branches: Thorny, dense, rigid – offers natural protection

Requirements 

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade; foliage colors are more intense in full sun

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils

• Frost resistance: Very good – up to -25°C

• Tolerance: Very resistant to drought, wind, pollution and urban conditions

• Care: Light pruning in spring for densification or to maintain shape

Use in landscaping:

• Ideal for colorful borders, rock gardens, contrast groups and mixed arrangements

• Suitable for low hedges, demarcations or path edges

• Combines perfectly with yellow-foliaged plants (e.g. Berberis ‘Aurea’, Euonymus japonicus ‘Bravo’) or with conifers

• Good for planting in large pots or decorative containers

Additional benefits:

• Unique multicolored foliage, with a special visual effect throughout the season

• Minimum maintenance, robust and long-lived plant

• Very good for urban gardens, public spaces or small courtyards

• Attractive to pollinators (during flowering) and birds (in autumn)