BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

SOLD OUT: Available summer 2012

Description

 A popular low shrub, Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' has bright green leaves which turn vivid shades of amber or red before falling in autumn and delicate, pale-lemon flowers in spring. These flowers are very charming and stand out well against the fresh green leaves.

Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' is a small, ornamental shrub with interest from spring to autumn and ideal for difficult sites!

Supplied Size: 

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April.
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' grows to be a low, spreading shrub.
  • Height: 0.75 m (2 ½ ft)
  • Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)

• Pruning: Any occasional upright branches should be pruned out in late autumn or winter if you wish to accentuate the carpet effect.