BERBERIS valdiviana

A wonderful species with long drooping racemes of saffron-yellow flowers and large leathery spineless leaves

Further Reading....

Evergreen - polished, elliptic leaves, deep green above, light green beneath
Yellow
Height - 4.5m (15ft)
Spread - 4.5m (15ft)
Tall Shrub - upright shrub with smooth, brown shoots. Thorns are few or absent. Flowers are follwed by light blue-glaucous black fruit 6mm (¼in) across
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
Good to know - slow grower
Pests & Diseases - aphids, powdery mildew.
Place of origin - Chile.
Flower Shape - Racemes - - to 5cm (2in) long of 12-25 spherical flowers 5mm (¼in) across
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Woodland garden
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - - if well-drained
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant