BERBERIS
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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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
B. darwinii x B. linearifolia. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Argentina -
Evergreenspiny leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Orange
Apricot orange -
Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Oblanceolate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubStrong-growing, spreading shrub with arching shoots. Flowers sporadically throughout the summer, producing clusters of 8-12 flowers 3cm (1¼in) across followed by spherical, blue-black fruit.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable 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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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter 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 Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Berberis - Care Guide
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