{"product_id":"green-berberis-berberis-thunbergii","title":"Green Berberis (berberis thunbergii)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense, deciduous shrub (typically 1–2m tall, sometimes trained as small tree-like form) with fresh green foliage turning brilliant red-orange in autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly effective security hedging or barrier planting – thorny stems deter intruders and animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-maintenance, hardy, and tolerant of most soils (including poor, chalky, or clay), urban pollution, and coastal exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall yellow flowers in spring attract pollinators; red berries in autumn\/winter provide food for birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile for borders, mixed hedges, or specimen planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Unlike purple-leaved forms, green varieties are less invasive but still produce viable seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown anytime, ideally autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade (sun for best autumn colour); well-drained soil (tolerates most types except waterlogged); sheltered or exposed sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig hole twice root width; add organic matter to very poor soils; wear gloves – stems are very thorny.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check soil mark on stem); firm in, water thoroughly, mulch base to reduce weed competition (keep clear of stems).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water well first year in dry spells; prune after flowering if shaping hedge (late spring\/summer); minimal feeding needed; generally pest- and disease-resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"20-40cm","offer_id":58451167412568,"sku":null,"price":1.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2280.jpg?v=1790238670","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/green-berberis-berberis-thunbergii","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}