Berberis verruculosa

Also Known As

Warty Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-9b

Berberis verruculosa plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis verruculosa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, hedge, spiky, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis verruculosa

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?A very pleasing, compact [to 5'] Chinese shrub? (Hillier) whose rough ?warty? stems are densely covered with small leaves, glossy dark-green above, white beneath; golden-yellow flowers are solitary and followed by black fruits. S/M

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How to Grow Berberis verruculosa

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant