BERBERIS x lologensis 'Apricot Queen'

Evergreen - spoon-shaped, spiny leaves to 5cm (2in) long.

Orange - apricot orange

Height - 3m (10ft)

Spread - 3m (10ft)

Tall Shrub - strong-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.

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)

Full sun

Partial shade

Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.

Good to know - B. darwinii x B. linearifolia.

Pests & Diseases - aphids, powdery mildew.

Place of origin - Argentina

Hardiness - Fully hardy

Seasonal Interest - Spring

Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - any well-drained soil.

Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant