Thunberg's Barberry 'Red Carpet' is one of the most popular barberry varieties grown in Poland. It originates from Japan. A deciduous, thorny, dome-shaped shrub that grows up to 0.5 m in height. Plant spacing up to 1 m. Leaves fall off for winter. It withstands periodic drought and temperature drops.

Use: Perfect for hedges, rows, or rock gardens. Can be planted individually or in small groups.

Flowering: In May, small yellow flowers appear. Its branches are arching, the leaves are small, glossy, red, and greenish inside the shrub. In autumn, the foliage turns from red through orange to yellow. Between August and September, decorative green, elliptical fruits appear, turning intensely red in autumn. They often remain on the shrub throughout winter.

Care: Prefers sunny or slightly shaded locations. Leaves are less intensely colored in the shade. Soil should be acidic to moderately alkaline.

Pruning: Does not require pruning but tolerates trimming.