Shrubs
A small, deciduous, dwarf species to about 60cm high, suitable for the rock or alpine garden. Leaves are small, oval shaped, sometimes toothed or with bristles and quite thorny having three-parted spines, sometimes over 2cm long. Small yellow flowers in late spring, in short clusters are followed by berry like red fruits turning red-black when fully ripe in autumn
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres