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Berberis vernae

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-9b

Berberis vernae plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis vernae

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, hedge, spiky, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis vernae

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perhaps "the most conspicuous in flower of the dec. species" (GSThomas), this graceful 3-4' shrub decorates itself with 1-2"pendulous racemes of bri yellow flowers ; then coral-red fruits at each node along its spiny arching brs.S