BERBERIS
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BERBERIS
Commonly known as Japanese barberry
Genus of about 450 evergreen and deciduous shrubs from all parts of the northern hemishere, northern and tropical Africa and South America differing widely in form and habit from dwarf species to large garden or hedging shrubs and usually with spiny branches or spine-tipped leaves.
Barberry fruit, rich in vitamin C was used in the past to make jellies, jams and pickles.
B. vulgaris is naturalised in the UK and was much-despised and destroyed in the 19th century as it is a secondary host of wheat rust.
It is being planted to safeguard the rare Barberry Carpet moth, its sole food plant.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Japan. -
DeciduousObovate. entire leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long.
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Yellow
Insignificant flowers in spring. Red berries in autumn. -
Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m(4ft) -
Spread
2m (6ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, spiny. spreading shrub.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny well-drained soil.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m(4ft)
2m (6ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
