Barberry, 2 gal, Ruby Carousel

Description

A colourful plant for prairie gardeners. Upright, arching stems are covered in rich red leaves that hold their color through the seasons, brightening your landscape. This selection has a compact, rounded form.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub

Growth Habit: Rounded

Mature Height: 1m (3 ft.)

Mature Spread: 1m (3 ft.)

Zone: 3

Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Yellow

Flowering Time: April – May

Foliage Colour: Deep red

Fruit: Ornamental red berries in the fall

Care

General Maintenance: No pruning necessary except to maintain desired shape.

Light: Full sun or very lightly shaded location. Best leaf colours will develop in full sun.

Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates heat and moderate drought.

Soil: Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites.

Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.