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Berberis pachyacantha

Also Known As

  • Berberis zabeliana
  • Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-8'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 6a-10a

Berberis pachyacantha plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis pachyacantha

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, hedge, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis pachyacantha

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Known not only for being the last in the list of 450 Berberis species, but also for its heavy flowering in showy 2" pendulous clusters, this 4-6' shrub from Kashmir has 1" leaves edged with the finest of thorns. S/M

Gardening facts about Berberis pachyacantha plant

How to Grow Berberis pachyacantha

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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