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Berberidaceae
Trees and shrubs
Barberry 'Ruby Carousel'
Hardiness
Zone 4
Discover the plant
Family
Berberidaceae
Berberis thunbergii 'Ruby Carousel', also known as Japanese Barberry 'Ruby Carousel', is a compact shrub with a rounded and dense habit, valued for its deep ruby-red foliage, which is very stable and ornamental from spring to autumn. Unlike true dwarf cultivars, it develops a more assertive presence, ideal for urban gardens, structured beds, or decorative low hedges. Its regular silhouette provides a neat structure without requiring frequent pruning. In spring, small pale yellow flowers discreetly appear, followed by decorative red berries that extend visual interest late in the season. Hardy, low-maintenance, and naturally deterrent thanks to its thorns, 'Ruby Carousel' combines intense color, balanced volume, and reliability, fitting equally well into contemporary designs and more classic gardens.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
YELLOW
Foliage color
Dark red
Foliage type
Obsolete
Growth rate
average
Bloom period
Spring
Fruiting
Decorative red berries in autumn
Maximum height
1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet)
Maximum width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Helps repel certain pests
Repellent
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
