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- Beautiful and prickly - barberry in the profile
- Characteristics, origin and characteristics at a glance - Barberry profile
- Tips
The barberry is poisonous - with the exception of the fruits
Beautiful and prickly - barberry in the profile
Within one of the most species-rich woody species worldwide, there is the ideal barberry to discover for every design desire in the garden. This leaflet summarizes the outstanding attributes of Berberis species compactly, to open the gate to interested home gardeners in the wonderful world of Sauerdorn and conspecifics.
Characteristics, origin and characteristics at a glance - Barberry profile
Barberries are the cosmopolitans in the kingdom of woody plants. On almost every continent they are represented by special species that have adapted to the particular climate. Countless varieties have emerged from the most beautiful barberries, which are displayed in parks, ornamental gardens and on balconies. What distinguishes the beautiful as well as scratchy shrubs, summarizes the following profile:
Barberry offer a wide range of uses. Majestic species, such as Berberis julianae, function as opaque hedges or imposing solitaires. Dwarf species, such as Berberis thunbergii, are useful as ground cover or decorate the balcony and the terrace in the tub. Medium-high barberry, such as Berberis frikartii, enrich the garden design as a visual axis or serve as a decorative room divider.
Tips
If you admire the planting of barberries as a wild-fruit hedge, the common barberry (Berberis vulgaris) comes into consideration. The deciduous, native species is rightly the popular name Sauerdorn. In autumn, you can harvest the sour, dark red berries and prepare them in a variety of ways.