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Berberis hookeri

Also Known As

  • Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 7a-10a

Berberis hookeri plant details

Berberis hookeri is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by black and purple 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 hookeri

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, hedge, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis hookeri

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The dense, compact 3-4' mound of spiny dark-green leaves (almost white beneath) formed by this uncommon Himalayan species makes a fine background for its fragrant, soft-yellow flowers followed by black-purple fruits. Sun/Med

Gardening facts about Berberis hookeri plant

How to Grow Berberis hookeri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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