Berberis ottawensis 'Auricoma'
Barberry
Berberis ottowensis Auricoma is a fast growing, very prickly hedge. The plant is hardy and grows well in virtually any soil. This variety has vivid red leaves through spring and summer, with a fiery display in autumn, before losing its leaves for winter. It has orange berries in spring. Berberis flowers on old wood so should be pruned soon after flowering so that the new growth can develop in time for the next season.
↕ 200 cm
❄ -25 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Berberis |
| Species | ottawensis |
| Cultivar | 'Auricoma' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | may |
| Colour (flower) | yellow |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | red, violet |
| Evergreen | yes |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 200 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | neutral |
| Winter hardiness | -25 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
| Soil moisture | normal |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | hedge plant, fruit/berries, in group |
| Fruits/berries | eadible, red |