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BERBERIS verruculosa
Commonly known as Barberry
Leaves are dark green on top and grey-white underneath. Golden yellow flowers in late spring.
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Evergreenspine-tipped leaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼ins) long.
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YellowGolden yellow
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, with arching stems. Produces solitary flowers 2cm (¾in) across, followed by white-bloomed, dark-purple fruit to 1cm (½in) long.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
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BERBERIS verruculosa
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Pests & DiseasesAphids, powdery mildew.Place of originWestern China.
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny well-drained soil.
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50