Berberis thunbergii Maria - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Maria - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Maria - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Maria - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Maria - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Maria - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Maria - Barberry
Berberis thunbergii Maria
Japanese Barberry
Pretty shrub, very bright, well received, planted immediately. It looks happy.
Franck, 27/06/2021
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Berberis thunbergii 'Maria' is a variety prized for its dwarf, perfectly columnar form and its dense foliage of bright golden yellow in spring, and orange in autumn! It bears clusters of pale yellow flowers striped with red in late spring which is quite insignificant but attracts a good number of pollinators. Compact and slow-growing, it is a deciduous shrub that requires little pruning and is best used to punctuate a bed or to add height to a container garden. Being perfectly tolerant of pruning, it is also used for creating low hedges. It is a robust variety with foliage that is completely resistant to powdery mildew. Hardy and tolerant, it can be planted in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils, not too dry.
The Berberis thunbergii, also known as Japanese Barberry is a shrub in the family Berberidaceae, native to Japan. It is characterized by a bushy, spreading, and low habit, and deciduous foliage, almost evergreen in mild climates. The colouration of its foliage intensifies in full sunlight. Hardy and resistant to temporary droughts, it is a very easy shrub to grow in well-drained soils.
The cultivar 'Maria' is a slow-growing selection, reaching approximately 120cm (47.2in) in height and 50cm (19.7in) in width. The upright branches, ranging from beige to light brown, bear small thorns. Its compact columnar habit is the main attribute of this barberry. It has glossy, obovate leaves, measuring 2 to 3cm (0.8 - 1.2in) in length. At bud break, they show a golden yellow colour, then as they mature, they darken to become lemon green. In autumn, they turn orange, sometimes tinged with red, before falling. In May-June, numerous clusters of 1 to 6 small flowers bloom on 1-year-old stems. The bell-shaped flowers, 1cm (0.4in) long, are pale yellow marked with red. They are very nectar-rich and are followed in September-October by small bright red spherical fruits, 6 to 8mm (0.2 - 0.3in) long, which persist on the branches for part of the winter.
Barberry is a very adaptable shrub in terms of soil but prefers sunny exposures and tolerates pruning well. It is a shame to confine it to the role of a monochrome and anonymous defensive hedge shrub;where its personality is stifled and its naturally graceful habit is completely obscured. The elegant habit of 'Maria' deserves a prime location in front of larger shrubs, with pink flowers (Kolkwitzia, Abelia, Abeliophyllum distichum 'Roseum'), red flowers (Japanese Quinces, roses, Weigelas), or even yellow to orange flowers (Japanese Kerria, Genista 'Lena Orange', Honeysuckle 'Dropmore Scarlett'). To create striking contrast effects in the garden, it can also be combined with the red and purple foliage of other dwarf varieties of Berberis with a more spreading habit.
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Berberis
thunbergii
Maria
Berberidaceae
Japanese Barberry
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The Berberis thunbergii 'Maria' thrives in full sun or partial shade, with autumn colours being more intense in the sun. It is a plant that tolerates drought and harsh winters well. Plant it in any type of soil as long as it is well-drained. The planting hole should be twice the size of the root ball. Space the Berberis about 80cm (31.5in) apart. Add compost and water well. It is a bush that tolerates pruning very well. From June to August, after flowering, cut back the faded branches to the level of the young lateral shoots to encourage the arrival of new branches. Be careful not to touch the branches with bare hands as they have thorns that are difficult to remove once they penetrate the skin. The Berberis thunbergii can be prone to black leaf spots. Aphids can also invade it. 'Maria' has foliage that is completely resistant to powdery mildew.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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