Barberry 'Ruby Carousel'

Berberis thunbergii Ruby Carousel ('Bailone') - Excellent red colour and uniform growth habit. May be used as a specimen or as a hedge planting. They have shallow, fibrous roots and grow about 1-2' per year. Prune in spring. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 20-30 minutes whether is rains or not. Plant at least 3-4 feet from any foundation.

Zone 4. 1m W x 1.2m H. Upright, rounded shape. Yellow flowers in April and May. Red fruit on red-purple foliage keeping its colour into the fall. Full sun. Moist, well drained soil. 3Gallon.

Attracts pollinators. Deer resistant.