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Berberis fendleri

Also Known As

  • Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Berberis fendleri plant details

Berberis fendleri is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis fendleri

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis fendleri

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely yellow flowers in spring produce copious red fruit in the fall. Great as a specimen or in a wildlife hedge. A fantastic deciduous shrub to 6'.
The only western N. American Barberry, this 4-6' shrub has branches that shine "as if varnished", tufts of glossy foliage, 1-2" clusters of orange & yellow flowers followed by red fruit; found in Colorado & NM. Sun/Med
Profuse yellow flowers in spring bear copious capsule sized red fruit in September. 8' x 8' deciduous shrub.

Gardening facts about Berberis fendleri plant

How to Grow Berberis fendleri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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