Berberis verruculosa

China.

Warted barberry is an ovoid, compact and overhanging shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide.

The shoots of Berberis verruculosa are spiny.

The evergreen leaves of the Warted barberry are dark green, alternate, wavy. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size. With its scarlet-red foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

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

The golden yellow flowers appear from May to June.

The black, elongated fruits of Berberis verruculosa are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

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

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The Warted barberry has good frost hardiness.

No special requirements.

Privacy screen, landscape, natural garden, small/front garden

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).