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BERBERIS temolaica
Commonly known as Barberry
White-glaucous arching stems, later purple. Grey-green leaves
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - entire or few-spined leaves to 4.5cm (1¾in) long
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Yellow
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Height - to 2m (6½ft)
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Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - distinctive shrub with solitary, small, pale yellow flowers on very short stalks followed by red fruit 1cm (½in) long with white bloom.
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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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - a Kingdon Ward discovery in 1924
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Pests & Diseases - aphids, powdery mildew
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Place of origin - southeastern Tibet
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Oblong - see photos above
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Obovate
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Pruning group - Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
RHS groups 2 & 3 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - - any well-drained soil
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Berberis - Care Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
to 2m (6½ft)
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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