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    • Photo of Berberis temolaica foliage by Evan Bean

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    Berberis temolaica

    Also Known As

    • Barberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10a

    Berberis temolaica plant details

    Berberis temolaica is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis temolaica

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis temolaica

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the most striking barberries (Hillier), the young shoots ; leaves of this arching 4-8' shrub are bluish-grey giving "a delightful blend of colour with it pale-yellow flowers" (G.S.Thomas) ; bloom-covered red berries. Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    This blue (really dusty blue) barberry has the most beautiful foliage of any barberry. 8' shrub has almost shocking large blue foliage. Flowers are 1/2" wide and sofe yellow in April.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Berberis temolaica plant

    How to Grow Berberis temolaica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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