Emerald Carousel BarberryBerberis ’Tara’

A dense, multistem deciduous shrub. A round shrub with wide, arching branches that are very thorny. Dark green foliage throuhout the season turning to a red colour in fall. Clusters of small bright yellow flowers bloom in mid-spring. Fruit are showy red berries carried in abundance from early to late fall. Deer do not particularly care for this plant.

Features:

• Small size shrub
• Slow growth rate
• Red fall color
• Hedge/screen planting
• Sharp thorns
  
• Attracts birds
• Deer resistant
• Xeriscape
  

Optimal Growing Conditions: 

• Plant in a full sun location
• Requires moist well drained soil until established, and then can tolerate both dry and moist locations
• Considered to be drought tolerant
• Highly tolerant of urban pollution and is able to handle environmental salt

Maintenance:

• Occasional maintenance
• Prune at any time