Berberis vulgaris - Crespino

description

the berberis vulgaris(crespino) is a very rustic caducifoglia shrub, spread spontaneously in most of the European territory. stands out for its compact bearing and the presence of thorns, which make it ideal for the realization of defensive and natural hedges.

in spring produces small yellow flowers followed by decorative red berries, persistent and appreciated also by fauna. It is particularly suitable for naturalistic gardens, bell hedges and renaturalization interventions.

characteristic

  • Type: arbusto caducifoglia
  • height: 2–3 m
  • exposure: sun, half shade
  • land: adaptable
  • rusticity: very high
  • flowering: spring
  • flower color: yellow
  • fruit: red berries
  • use: natural hedges, defensive, biodiversity

origin

autochthonous species widespread in Europe, western Asia and northern Africa, spontaneously present in hilly and mountainous environments.

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