For every design idea in the bed and on the balcony, the perfect candidate can be discovered in the colorful array of magnificent barberry species. The evergreen or deciduous ornamental trees also have a pronounced tolerance to the location. Find out here about the ideal conditions that motivate barberries to achieve top floral performance.
Which location does barberry prefer?
Barberries prefer a location in full sun to partial shade with normal, well-drained garden soil that can be fresh and moist and has a neutral to alkaline pH value. Evergreen species thrive ideally in sunny locations.
Barberries are very fond of this location - tips on the ideal conditions
Deciding on the perfect barberry variety is a much more demanding task for the home gardener than choosing the right location. When it comes to the general conditions, the popular ornamental trees pull together:
- Full sun to partially shaded location
- Evergreen species ideally in a sunny location
- Normal garden soil, with or without lime content
- Likes to be fresh, moist and well-drained
- Neutral, acidic to alkaline pH value
- Wind and rain exposure are irrelevant
Barberry bushes will only rebel and fall into a growth depression in a shady location or in heavy, waterlogged clay soil. If the location is chosen for a sandy, dry rock garden, we recommend incorporating soil additives such as compost (€12.00 on Amazon), bark humus or horse manure before planting barberry.
