Berberis thunbergii Maria

Berberis thunbergii Maria Details

Berberis thunbergii Maria is a popular Berberis variety due to its striking yellow foliage and ease to grow. The small leaves on this deciduous shrub have a fresh appeal and create an element of vibrancy. They turn shades of orange, yellow and red in autumn before falling. Tiny, pale yellow flowers are produced in spring and result in bright, red berries during winter which attract birds. It will grow to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide but is more often clipped into a hedge of smaller size. Plants are tolerant of most growing conditions except extreme wet or dry. They are also tolerant of coastal environments and frost. Berberis thunbergii Maria is an attractive plant for hedging, mixed plantings, or growing as a specimen. The thorns on the branches makes it ideal to block thoroughfares. For hedging space plants 50 cm apart.