Bare root season · November to March
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Green Berberis thunbergii Pot-Grown Hedging 60-90cm
£9.29
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Green Berberis thunbergii is a fast-growing, deciduous hedge plant ideal for coastal and urban gardens. Read more
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About this plant
Season
Bare root season — despatched November to March
Category
Bare Root Hedging
Green Berberis thunbergii is a fast-growing, deciduous hedge plant ideal for coastal and urban gardens. Supplied pot grown (60–90cm tall) for quick establishment, it forms dense barriers with sharp spines, orange spring flowers, and red autumn berries to support wildlife and privacy.
Key Features
- Growth Rate: Up to 30cm/year – makes an effective medium-height hedge faster than many alternatives like box or holly.
- Wildlife Benefit: Dense branches and spines deter intruders while providing shelter for birds; autumn berries attract pollinators and songbirds.
- Hardiness: Tolerates coastal conditions (saline soils, wind) and urban pollutants.
- Seasonal Interest: Green foliage, spring flowers, red berries in autumn.
- Maintenance: Prune annually after flowering for shape and density. Drought-tolerant once established.
FAQ
- Is Green Berberis good for coastal gardens? Yes, it's well-suited due to salt and wind tolerance.
- How quickly does it grow? Typically 20–30cm per year in average UK conditions.
- What does it offer for privacy? Dense growth and thorns create a robust natural barrier for boundaries.
- Attracts or deters wildlife? Attracts birds, deters deer, dogs, and potential intruders.
- What maintenance is required? Light pruning after flowering; generally low-maintenance.
Common questions
Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.
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