Green Berberis (berberis thunbergii)

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£2.00
2 840 £2.00 - £840.00
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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.

Price each per​
1 Tree
10 Trees
25 Trees
100 Trees
1000 Trees
20-40cm
£2.00
£1.75
£1.47
£1.01
£0.84
​​Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
Growing Green Berberis (Berberis thunbergii)
  • Dense, deciduous shrub (typically 1–2m tall, sometimes trained as small tree-like form) with fresh green foliage turning brilliant red-orange in autumn.
  • Highly effective security hedging or barrier planting – thorny stems deter intruders and animals.
  • Low-maintenance, hardy, and tolerant of most soils (including poor, chalky, or clay), urban pollution, and coastal exposure.
  • Small yellow flowers in spring attract pollinators; red berries in autumn/winter provide food for birds.
  • Versatile for borders, mixed hedges, or specimen planting.
  • Note: Unlike purple-leaved forms, green varieties are less invasive but still produce viable seed.
Planting Guide
  • Best time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown anytime, ideally autumn or spring.
  • Location: Full sun to partial shade (sun for best autumn colour); well-drained soil (tolerates most types except waterlogged); sheltered or exposed sites.
  • Preparation: Dig hole twice root width; add organic matter to very poor soils; wear gloves – stems are very thorny.
  • Planting: Set at original depth (check soil mark on stem); firm in, water thoroughly, mulch base to reduce weed competition (keep clear of stems).
  • Aftercare: Water well first year in dry spells; prune after flowering if shaping hedge (late spring/summer); minimal feeding needed; generally pest- and disease-resistant.
Text summery written with the assistance of Grok but content edited and checked for accuracy by a human bean