Photo of Berberis mitifolia flower, foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Berberis mitifolia

Also Known As

  • Shansi Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Berberis mitifolia plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis mitifolia

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 mitifolia

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Colorful and easy, this 4-6' Chinese barberry has dense clusters of yellow-tinged-red flowers in spring, followed by clusters of glossy crimson-red fruits in fall; for accent or thorny hedge. S/M

Gardening facts about Berberis mitifolia plant

How to Grow Berberis mitifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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