FirstString Crossbow Cables Horton Recon, Vision 175

Introduction

Rounded shrub with arching stems and lustrous rich green foliage. Small bright yellow flowers bloom along stems in spring. Foliage turns an outstanding red to reddish purple in fall. Great thorny screen for hedging or as a border plant. Cross between Japanese and Korean barberry, giving this selection some added hardiness.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 1.5m (5 ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.5m (5 ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Yellow
Flowering Time: April – May
Foliage Colour: Deep green turns purple-red in fall
Fruit: Ornamental red berries in the fall

Care

General Maintenance: No pruning necessary except to maintain desired shape.
Light: Full sun or very lightly shaded location. Best leaf colours will develop in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates heat and moderate drought.
Soil: Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.