BERBERIS thun. Chiquita

BERBERIS thun. Chiquita

A compact, deciduous barberry valued for its toughness and neat habit, BERBERIS thun. Chiquita produces small yellow spring flowers in AprilMay. It thrives in sun or light shade and in most well-drained soils, making an easy, low-maintenance choice for borders and mixed plantings. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and avoid deep shade for the best display.

Position: Sun or light shade Rate of Growth: Average Soil: Any well-drained soil; chalk, clay or sandy Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soiltype:light-sandy
soiltype:heavy-clay
soiltype:chalky
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
flowering:april
flowering:may
flowercolour:yellow
leafcolour:green