Berberis thunbergii 'Cabernet®'
Japanese barberry
Cabarnet is a compact Japanese barberry with crimson new leaves that colour burgundy red over the season. Relatively small and extremely dense, it is very suitable for low hedges and ground cover. It requires little to no pruning. Cabernet prefers full sun or partial shade. It is hardy and evergreen.
↕ 50 cm – 100 cm
❄ -20 °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 | thunbergii |
| Cultivar | 'Cabernet®' |
| Brand | First Editions® |
Bloei
| Flowering period | april, may |
| Colour (flower) | yellow |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green, red |
| Evergreen | yes |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 50 cm, 100 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | neutral |
| Winter hardiness | -20 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | hedge plant, fruit/berries, ground cover, in group |