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Berberis thunbergii 'Starburst' (Japanese barberry 'Starburst')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.6m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.6m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Berberis thunbergii 'Starburst'

Other names: Japanese barberry 'Starburst'


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Genus: Berberis

Variety or cultivar: 'Starburst' _ 'Starburst' is a compact, spreading, decidous shrub with green leaves in spring developing creamy-white and pink variegation in summer followed by crimson berries and leaves in autumn.

Berberis thunbergii 'Starburst' is: Deciduous

Flower: Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Spring

Foliage: Green in Spring; Variegated, Pink, Green, Cream in Summer; Crimson in Autumn

Fruit: Crimson in Autumn

Habit: Compact, Small, Spreading

Toxicity: Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset.

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: This plant needs little regular pruning. However, to renovate old plants, remove the oldest stems at the base and cut back all branches to healthy young shoots in late winter.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Berberis thunbergii 'Starburst' (Japanese barberry 'Starburst') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in any soil in a sunny or partially shaded position - preferably sunny for best fruits and autumn colour.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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