Photo of Berberis kawakamii foliage by Keeping it Green Nursery

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Berberis kawakamii

Also Known As

  • Berberis kawakamii var. formosana
  • Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Berberis kawakamii plant details

Berberis kawakamii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis kawakamii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis kawakamii

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: summer, yellow flowers/ powdery white underneath imature leaves/ dark green whorled leaves Zone 7-8. 4',Taiwan, part shade-sun, moist,humus rich, well drained

Gardening facts about Berberis kawakamii plant

How to Grow Berberis kawakamii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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