Photo by Forestfarm
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Berberis shensiana
Also Known As
- Barberry
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Berberis shensiana plant details
Berberis shensiana is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis shensiana
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color, hedge, serrated leaves, spiky, windbreak
GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis shensiana
- USDA Zones: 6a - 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
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Berberis shensiana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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