Josaber1
ActiveBerberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry
Josa Selecties BV
PL
3 records
Variety traits
Bush height — Berberis thunbergii
Berberis thunbergii DC.
Bush height is a key morphological trait of Berberis thunbergii that determines its varietal identification and functional use in landscape design.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Japanese barberry, where this is mentioned in the description.
For Berberis thunbergii, height is measured as the distance from the root collar to the highest point of the crown of a mature plant aged 5–10 years. Values range from dwarf forms up to 0.5–1.0 m, medium-growing forms in the range of 1.0–1.5 m, and tall-growing forms reaching 2.0–3.0 m.
This trait determines agrotechnical planting schemes and pruning requirements. Low-growing varieties are used for borders, while taller ones are used for hedges and accent plantings. Actual height depends on the genetics of the variety, light levels, as insufficient light causes shoots to stretch, and water availability.
General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.
Varieties of Japanese barberry mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.