About
A compact, deciduous shrub to about 1m tall from western China with small, ovate, spine-toothed leaves turning red in autumn and clusters of small yellow flowers in spring followed by small, red berries. A neat and ornamental barberry for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Vitis are vigorous deciduous climbing shrubs with tendrils and attractively lobed leaves, insignificant green flowers followed by often edible fruits; some have excellent autumn foliage colour
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.