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    • 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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 4'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Berberis x media 'Red Jewel'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Berberis x frikartii 'Amstelveen'

    aka Amstelveen Barberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Berberis trigona 'Orange King'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Berberis trigona 'Orange King' flower by Achilles
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    Berberis temolaica

    aka Barberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10a

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Berberis temolaica foliage by Evan Bean
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