Barberry Coronita is one of the most striking ornamental shrubs that are planted on a summer cottage. Its unusual leaves make the plant the central figure of any decorative design of landscape design. And growing is even for beginner gardeners.
Barberry of Thunberg Coronite - description and features
A colorful bush with proper care can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters. Its crown is rounded in shape and spreads 1.4 meters in diameter. Shoots are thick and prickly. On them are located, invisible to the naked eye, thorns.
Berberis coronit
The root system is located near the surface of the earth. Small ovoid leaves 3 cm long and 1 cm wide grow on the stems. Their distinctive feature is the color - the sheet plates have a brownish-red tint and lime border. Moreover, the color of the border is clearly expressed in the autumn period.
The shoots of the young Coronita, like the leaves, are dark red in color. With age, the bark becomes brown. The barberry buds are collected in small inflorescences or grow individually. They begin to bloom in May and bloom for about two weeks. In mid-autumn, small red fruits of oblong shape ripen.
The fruits of barberry Coronita are inedible
Additional Information! Barberry Coronita refers to varieties whose berries are not edible.
Shrub planting
Berberis Thunbergii Coronita in the garden plot is planted in open ground in two ways - seeds or seedlings. The second option is preferable, since the shoots have time to take root and adapt to a new place before the onset of cold weather.
The plant should be planted in sandy loam and loam. Wetlands or areas where water stagnates will not work. Lush growth requires a soil rich in useful elements. Lighting also plays an important role - barberry loves direct sunlight. If it is in the shade, then the leaves will lose their bright color.
In the barberry of Turnberg Coronite, the root system is located close to the surface of the earth. It is best to buy seedlings in garden stores - a bush that has been in a container with a substrate for some time will more easily take root in open ground.
Before planting, the container with Coronita must be placed in a basin with water so that the soil is sufficiently moistened. This will allow you to get a bush without damaging its roots.
Important! Planting is recommended in mid-spring or early fall.
The process of planting barberry is performed in the following sequence:
- Without damaging the roots, the seedlings are removed from the pot.
- A drainage layer, a substrate are placed in the hole and seedlings are placed on top.
- Fill the pit with a substrate so that it completely covers the roots.
- Water and mulch the root space.
Seedlings of Barberry
Within a month after planting, the young plant is moistened every 7 days.
Rules for the care of barberry Coronita
Coronite Turnberg is a rather unpretentious plant, but the basic requirements for caring for it must be observed.
Watering
Adult barberry for normal growth enough moisture precipitation. However, in a particularly dry and hot season, he needs to provide additional watering. To prevent water from leaving the basal zone, it is recommended to make a small ditch around the hole.
Using warm soft water, water the bush should be directly under the root. After each moistening, it is necessary to loosen the soil and remove all weeds and dead wood so that the roots receive the necessary amount of liquid, oxygen and nutrients.
Additional Information! It is recommended to water Coronita in hot time 3-4 times a month.
Top dressing
Fertilize the bush is necessary in the spring. This is done along with digging the earth. Organic elements are used for feeding - humus or compost. The rest of the time there is no need to fertilize the plant. In autumn, barberry can be mulched with peat or humus.
Pruning
Pruning is done after the end of winter. The procedure involves the removal of dried and frozen parts of the bush. To understand which branches are subject to pruning, it is worth waiting for the first leaves to appear.
Also, once every several years, it is recommended to carry out formative and sanitary treatment. In this case, dry, diseased and too long branches are cut.
Barberry bush pruning
You can adjust the shape of the bush throughout the summer.
Breeding methods
You can propagate Coronite barberry in almost any way:
- layering;
- division;
- cuttings;
- seeds.
The root system of the plant develops very quickly and the next year new shoots appear from it, so dividing is a fairly popular method of reproduction. In the spring, as soon as it gets warmer, the mother bush is removed from the ground and divided into parts so that each of them has at least 5 shoots. After this, the seedlings are planted in open ground.
The option of propagation by layering is as follows:
- The lower branches are sprinkled with soil so that only the tops remain on the surface.
- The tucked place is attached using brackets.
- The inflection point is regularly watered.
- After about a month, the first sprouts will appear. The soil around them loosens and watering continues.
- Transplanting to a permanent place in the garden is carried out in spring or autumn.
For propagation by cuttings, woody branches, 15 cm long or young shoots are used. Selected cuttings are treated with root stimulants. After that, they are planted in a mixture of sand and peat, covered with a transparent cap, in which high humidity is maintained. Landing in open ground is made in spring or autumn.
With the help of seeds, barberry is very rarely grown, since germination in this case is not more than 45%. They are kept in the refrigerator for 3 months, after which they are planted in containers or immediately in open ground. In the future, young seedlings are transplanted after a few years.
Winter preparations
Coronite has a high frost resistance, so it can winter without shelter at a temperature of at least -30 ° C. However, if strong winds blow in the region, then it is worthwhile to prepare shrubs for protection. Before the onset of cold weather, a layer of mulch with a thickness of at least 10 cm is arranged around the bush.
Shelter for the winter
It is recommended to cover young plants with any tissue material.
Use in landscape design
Barberry is most often used in the garden as a contrasting plant relative to conifers and green bushes. It is also used in the design of a stone garden, as a hedge or a border.
In skilled hands, the Coronite bush can take on any form.
Healing properties
Barberry root can be used for medicinal purposes. Of it, tinctures and decoctions are most often made, which are used for the following:
- vascular strengthening;
- choleretic and diuretic;
- pressure reduction;
- anti-inflammatory agent.
In any case, before using a decoction or tincture, you must consult your doctor.
Diseases and Pests
Barberry is rarely sick and is attacked by pests. However, some of them can cause him serious harm.
Of the insects for the plant, aphids and flower moths are dangerous. If measures are not taken in time, then they can damage the leaves and fruits of barberry. To control pests, a soap solution is used that treats the surface of the bush or spraying with insecticides.
Powdery mildew is one of the few diseases that can affect Coronitis. To get rid of the fungus, the plant is treated with fungicides, and the affected branches and leaves are removed.
Barberry Coronita is an excellent option for decorative design of a summer cottage. It is unpretentious in cultivation and care, and its unusual appearance will be a great addition to landscape design.
