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Berberis gyalaica

Also Known As

  • Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-9'
  • W: 6'-9'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Berberis gyalaica plant details

Berberis gyalaica is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with bronze and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis gyalaica

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 9 FT - wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, hedge, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis gyalaica

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dry Tibetan hillsides at 10,000' have probably made this 6-9' shrub tough as well as attractive: spineless leaves turn red in fall and masses of soft yellow flowers are followed by blue-black berries. S/M

Gardening facts about Berberis gyalaica plant

How to Grow Berberis gyalaica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

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

    • blue
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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