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    • Photo of Berberis pachyacantha foliage by Forestfarm

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Zones

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    Width: 2'-5'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Berberis temolaica

    aka Barberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10a

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

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