The shrub Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry) produces bright yellow blossoms during mid spring to late spring. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry).
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, border, edging, hedge and foundation.
Special Characteristics
This shrub attracts birds to your garden. Berberis thunbergii tolerates drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry) has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets. Be advised that Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
