Barberry Overview
This species will produce ornamental foliage and berries, which will persist throughout the winter; they are attractive to the birds. It is a good choice for the inner city gardener since it is tolerant of pollution.
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Barberry
Berberis thunbergii
Also known as
Japanese barberry, Purple-leaf barberry, Golden-leaved berberis
Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
6a
USDA zone
-23°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 1.5m |
1m | Min | 1m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Common problems with Barberry
Special features of Barberry
Attractive flowers
Attracts bees
Hedge plant
Other uses of Barberry
Border, hedging, edging, foliage, ornamental, fruit, specimen, banks. Spring interest.
Spring Flowering Garden Shrubs
These spring flowering shrubs are great additions, providing pollinators with habitat, shelter and food.
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