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Berberis morrisonensis

Also Known As

  • Berberis morrisonense
  • Morrison's Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Berberis morrisonensis plant details

Berberis morrisonensis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. 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 and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis morrisonensis

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, fall color, hedge, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis morrisonensis

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Showy yellow and red fall color, bright red berries and reddish twigs in winter and light yellow flowers in June are all provided by this 2' mounding shrub. S/M

Gardening facts about Berberis morrisonensis plant

How to Grow Berberis morrisonensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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