Photo of Berberis concinna flower by Karl Gercens III

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Berberis concinna

Also Known As

  • Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Berberis concinna plant details

Berberis concinna is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis concinna

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color, medicinal, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis concinna

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Used medicinally (as an anti-bacterial) in the Himalaya, but also ornamental, this 3' easy-growing mounder produces yellow flowers in late spring followed by small black fruit. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Berberis concinna plant

How to Grow Berberis concinna

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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