Berberis thunbergii 'Bagatelle'

China to Japan.

Japanese barberry 'Bagatelle' is a dense and spherical dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 3 - 6 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Japanese barberry 'Bagatelle' are purple-red, ovate and alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size. Japanese barberry 'Bagatelle' turns bright scarlet in autumn.

The yellow flowers appear in May.

The red fruits of Berberis thunbergii 'Bagatelle' are particularly decorative. They appear in September and are small.

Berberis thunbergii 'Bagatelle' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny position.

The Japanese barberry 'Bagatelle' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

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).

- Mulching: In the period from March to April.