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Berberis diaphana

Also Known As

  • Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Berberis diaphana plant details

Berberis diaphana is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies 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 diaphana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis diaphana

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

Brilliant fall color and scarlet berries make this small (to 2-4') a knock-out in fall, as do its many bright-yellow flowers above tiny grey-green leaves in spring. S/M

Gardening facts about Berberis diaphana plant

How to Grow Berberis diaphana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 4'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-5'

Width: 2'-5'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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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

Shrub

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 4'-8'

Width: 4'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

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  • regular - occasional
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