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    • Photo of Berberis mitifolia flower, foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo 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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-5'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Width: 4'-8'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Berberis temolaica

    aka Barberry

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6'-10'

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