Berberis thunbergii Malus dom. 'James Grieve' dark green leaves are attractive

dark green leaves are attractive year round

but increasingly enjoyed as an ornamental tree due to its dark bark

Grows well in any well-drained soil

Fruit is glossy bright red with lovely sweet flesh with just a hint of refreshing acidity

each with a handsome constrasting pale-green midrib and petiole

Berberis thunbergii Malus dom. 'James Grieve' dark green leaves are attractiveA very hardy, compact and spiny, deciduous shrub reaching only 1. 5m. In spring, as the small green ovate leaves unfold, clusters of yellow flowers appear followed by elegant, shiny red berries and accompanied by brilliant orange to red autumn colours. Does well on all free draining soils, sheltered or exposed. Not for full shade. H7