The barberry doesn't just look good in the pot. You can also plant them as a hedge. Use the following tips.
Why is barberry suitable as a hedge?
With its attractive foliage and red berries, the barberry promises particularlybeautiful color accentsIn addition, the common varieties do not grow too tall and the plant is quiteeasy to care forHowever, before planting, please note that some parts of the plant are poisonous.
Which barberry do I use for hedge planting?
TheThunberg barberry(Berberis thunbergii) and theCommon barberry (Berberis vulgaris) are well suited for hedge planting. Both varieties fit well into the regional flora and have beautiful foliage. In addition to these barberry species, you can also plant the evergreen barberry (berberis frikartii) as a hedge in the garden.
How tall does the barberry grow as a hedge?
The height of the barberry variesdepending on the variety. The common barberry grows to a height of 2 to 2.5 meters. But there are also dwarf shrubs whose growth is much smaller. Basically, barberry is a plant that tolerates pruning. So you can control the height of the hedge by pruning if you plant the barberry as a hedge. It is also possible to cut the barberry hedge to shape.
Are there evergreen barberry hedges?
There are alsoevergreen varieties of barberry. The common barberry is deciduous and deciduous. With evergreen barberries such as globe barberry, you have a variety whose leaves remain on the hedge plant even during the cold time of the year. So if you want your hedge to provide a certain level of privacy even during the winter, a barberry like this is an ideal hedge.
Is the barberry hedge ecologically useful?
The barberry also has a hedgeecological benefits The berries of the bush provide birds and other small animals with food during the cold season. The foliage of the barberry also provides protection and food for insects such as bees. The hedge promises a valuable habitat for many useful animals. This also speaks in favor of using the barberry as a hedge.
Tip
Accelerating growth through fertilization
Apply some fertilizer to the barberry on site during the warm time of the year. This is how you can accelerate the growth of the plant if you have planted the barberry as a hedge.
