Berberis frikartii 'Verrucandi'

Barberry 'Verrucandi' is a dense, rounded and overhanging shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 12 - 15 cm per year.

The shoots of Berberis x frikartii 'Verrucandi' are spiny.

The evergreen leaves of the Barberry 'Verrucandi' are dark green, ovate, alternate, toothed. They are about 1 - 3 cm in size.

Brown-yellow bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The yellow flowers appear in May.

The black fruits of Berberis x frikartii 'Verrucandi' are particularly decorative.

Berberis x frikartii 'Verrucandi' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The Barberry 'Verrucandi' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Hedge, bird food plant

The plant has a medium water requirement.

A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).