Japanese barberry 'Ruby Star'
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A slow-growing, very compact deciduous shrub with oval-shaped carmine-red foliage which develops a golden edge as it matures. Small yellow flowers appear in May, followed by bright red berries in the autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Japanese barberry 'Ruby Star' (Berberis thunbergii 'Ruby Star')
- Genus
- Berberis
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Distribution of Japanese barberry 'Ruby Star'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Japanese barberry 'Ruby Star'
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Japanese barberry 'Ruby Star' care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningTrim to shape after flowering or, for best foliage effect, cut back hard in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrows in any well-drained soil. Tolerates partial shade, but colour is best in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and berberis sawfly
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