Illustrative photo.
Berberis x media 'RED JEWEL' barberry
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1,5-1,8m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full sun to shade
soil type
any (acidic to alkaline)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
This variety of barberry has very attractive shiny leaves, which are semipersistant, bright green with pale red shades in summer, turning deep red in autumn. Flowers are yellow and appear in May-June.Thorns are shiny red. No special soil requirements.
Needs much less pruning than other varieties.
