Berberis x stenophylla 'Irwinii'

Also Known As

Berberis stenophylla 'Irwinii'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

7a-10a

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Berberis x stenophylla 'Irwinii' plant details

Berberis x stenophylla 'Irwinii' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis x stenophylla 'Irwinii'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, mounding

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis x stenophylla 'Irwinii'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Arching stems on this evergreen cultivar are surrounded by prickled medium green leaves and create a nice mounded shrub of 4-5 feet. Flower buds of coral red open to cheerful, golden yellow flowers in spring. Easy to grow (albeit fairly slow) in most soils, sun to light shade; no maintenance, deer proof, drought resistant. A near perfect shrub…rarely seen! USDA Z7 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

An evergreen barberry with arching sprays narrow, glossy dark green leaves. Small, yellow flower clusters appear in spring. Mature at 18 inches high x three feet wide.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A sterling, compact shrub [to 3'] (Phillips ; Barber) with its parent "an evergreen of great splendour clothed in small narrow leaves", yellow flowers and berries with a blue-white bloom ("silvered o' er"). Sun/Med