For every design idea in the bed and on the balcony, the perfect aspirant can be discovered in the colorful array of magnificent barberry species. The evergreen or deciduous ornamental trees are also characterized by a pronounced location tolerance. Find out here about the ideal conditions that motivate barberries to perform at their best.
Deciduous barberries prefer to be in the sun
Barberries like this location very much - tips on the ideal conditions
Deciding on the perfect barberry variety is a much more challenging task for the home gardener than choosing the right location. With regard to the framework conditions, the popular ornamental trees pull together:
- Full sun to half shade
- Evergreen species ideally in a sunny location
- Normal garden soil, with or without lime content
- Preferably fresh, moist and well-drained
- Neutral, acidic to alkaline pH
- Wind and rain exposure are irrelevant
Only in a shady location or in heavy, waterlogged loam will barberry shrubs rebel and succumb to growth depression. If you choose a sandy, dry rock garden, we recommend incorporating soil additives such as compost, bark humus or horse manure before you plant barberries.