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BERBERIS
Commonly known as 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.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - and evergreen shrubs grown for ornamental leaves, autumn foliage, yellow-orange flowers and red or blue-black berries.
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Full sun - fruiting and autumn colour are better in full sun. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - birds. Vicious spines make impenetrable hedges. Plant under a bird table to keep cats at bay. Trim hedges after flowering. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin - all parts of the northern hemisphere, northern and tropical Africa, South America. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Soil Conditions - Alkaline / Chalk loving -
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Tolerates all
Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
Buy Varieties of BERBERIS
BERBERIS julianae >
Commonly known as: Wintergreen barberry.
Dense evergreen with spiny prickles and scented yellow flowers. A good hedging plant
BERBERIS linearifolia 'Orange King' >
Commonly known as: Barberry.
Evergreen leaves and rich orange flowers
BERBERIS x lologensis 'Apricot Queen' >
Commonly known as: Barberry.
Evergreen leaves and apricot orange flowers
BERBERIS x ottawensis 'Superba' >
Commonly known as: Barberry.
Yellow flowers, purple foliage, strong grower
BERBERIS temolaica >
Commonly known as: Barberry.
White-glaucous arching stems, later purple. Grey-green leaves
BERBERIS thunbergii >
Commonly known as: Japanese barberry.
Green leaves changing to orange-red in autumn. Suitable for hedges
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Admiration' >
Commonly known as: Japanese barberry.
Compact, low growing variety with lovely orange-red leaves with a yellow edge. Good orange autumn colour
BERBERIS thunbergii atropurpurea >
Commonly known as: Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry.
Best purple foliage berberis
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea-nana' >
Commonly known as: Japanese barberry, Purple-leafed barberry.
Dwarf purple berberis
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Aurea' >
Commonly known as: Golden-leafed barberry, Japanese barberry.
Bright gold foliage
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Golden Ring' >
Commonly known as: Japanese barberry.
Leaves purplish-red with greenish-yellow border
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Red Chief' >
Commonly known as: Japanese barberry.
Deep reddish purple leaves on bright red stems
BERBERIS thunbergii 'Rose Glow' >
Commonly known as: Japanese barberry.
Leaves of young shoots purple, mottled silvery pink and bright rose, becoming purple later
BERBERIS valdiviana >
Commonly known as: Barberry.
A wonderful species with long drooping racemes of saffron-yellow flowers and large leathery spineless leaves
BERBERIS verruculosa >
Commonly known as: Barberry.
Leaves are dark green on top and grey-white underneath. Golden yellow flowers in late spring.
BERBERIS wilsoniae >
Commonly known as: Barberry.
Grey-green leaves brownish red in autumn. Coral-red berries
