Littledove's Garden
Harlequin
Genus: Berberis.
Species: Berberis thunbergii.
A neat compact bright small shrub with red, pink & cream variegation in the leaves. At the brightest in the earl summer followed by a vivid red Autumn colour. An easy to-grow shrub.
From berberys, the Arabic name for fruit. A small shrub from Japan, introduced in 1864.
Suitable for small gardens or planted en masse for a dramatic effect.
Flowers March to April with star like yellow flowers.
Height & spread in 5 years: 150cm x 100cm. Prune to shape as required.
