Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' is a low growing cultivar which is well known for its lush green foliage which turns vivid shades of amber or red before falling in autumn. It also has pale-lemon coloured delicate flowers in spring. These flowers are very charming and stand out well against the fresh young green leaves. This is a small, spreading shrub suitable for most gardens. Any occasional upright branches should be pruned out to accentuate the carpet effect. Suitable for a position in full sun or partial shade and most well drained soils. It is fully hardy and grows slowly to be a small to medium sized shrub. Often used as a border or for group planting. Ideal for difficult sites! It will reach a height of 1 m and a spread of 1 - 2 m in 8 - 10 years. Flowers March to May. Fruits August to September. Prune after flowering, Remove dead flower heads and one third of old wood, Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth.
Hardiness Zone: 5b.
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Drought tolerant |  |
Shadow |
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Average water demand |  |
Half-shade |
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High water demand |  |
Sunny |
ZONE: The USDA Hardiness Zone of the plant. See the chart of USDA Hardiness Zones HERE!
SIZE: The size of the plant in centimeter.
QUALITY: For example: K1: we grow the plant in 1 liter container, CSP8x8: we grow the plant in 8x8 cm pot, SZGY: we ship the plant with bare root (carefully packed), FL: we ship the plant with root ball.
