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Berberis frikartii 'Amstelveen'

Name: Berberis frikartii 'Amstelveen'
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: BFA.B.10.1
Price: 32.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 1m x 1m in 20 years

Foliage Evergreen, glossy green leaves, flush to red in winter

Flowers Bright yellow clusters of small flowers in spring/summer

Fruit Blue-black berries in autumn

Position Full shade to partial shade

Description

Berberis frikartii 'Amstelveen' is a compact, evergreen shrub that typically reaches an approximate height and spread of 1 metre. It features small, glossy, dark green leaves with a pale white/grey underside that flushes to red in winter, providing year-round interest. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of small, bright yellow flowers that add a splash of colour and attract pollinators. These are followed by blue-black berries in the autumn, which are enjoyed by birds and other wildlife.

Amstelveen Barberry thrives in moist but well-drained soils and prefers a position in full sun to partial shade. This hardy, low-maintenance shrub is an excellent choice for hedging, borders, or as a standalone specimen in gardens, offering visual appeal and ecological benefits throughout the year.

AKA: barberry 'Amstelveen', Berberis candidula 'Amstelveen', Berberis candidula Amstelv.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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