BERBERIS temolaica

Deciduous - entire or few-spined leaves to 4.5cm (1¾in) long

Yellow

Height - to 2m (6½ft)

Spread - 3m (10ft)

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.

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 - Good to know - - a Kingdon Ward discovery in 1924

Pests & Diseases - aphids, powdery mildew

Place of origin - southeastern Tibet

Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -

Hardiness - Fully hardy -

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 -

Spring

Summer

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