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    Berberis thunbergii 'Kobold'

    Also Known As

    • Kobold Japanese Barberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 18"-30"
    • W: 18"-30"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Berberis thunbergii 'Kobold' plant details

    Berberis thunbergii 'Kobold' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. 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, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis thunbergii 'Kobold'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis thunbergii 'Kobold'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and pollution
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dense, mounding deciduous shrub. The foliage is green when new, maturing to a darker green, then reds, oranges and yellows in the fall.

    By: Garden World

    Gardening facts about Berberis thunbergii 'Kobold' plant

    How to Grow Berberis thunbergii 'Kobold'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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