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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Berberis x media 'Red Jewel' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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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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