Photo of Berberis gilgiana foliage, fruit by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Berberis gilgiana

Also Known As

  • Wildfire Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-9a

Berberis gilgiana plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis gilgiana

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, hedge, spiky, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis gilgiana

USDA Zones: 6a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A 2-3" spike-like cluster of soft-yellow flowers is followed by wine-red fruit in early summer on this thorny 4-6' shrub. S/M

Gardening facts about Berberis gilgiana plant

How to Grow Berberis gilgiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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