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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Width: 2'-3'

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    Width: 4'-8'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Berberis temolaica

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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