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    Berberis thunbergii Cherry Bomb®

    Scientific Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Monomb'

    Also Known As

    • Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea 'Cherry Bomb'
    • Cherry Bomb® Japanese Barberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Berberis thunbergii Cherry Bomb® plant details

    Berberis thunbergii Cherry Bomb® is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in clay and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis thunbergii Cherry Bomb®

    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, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis thunbergii Cherry Bomb®

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: clay and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Berberis thunbergii Cherry Bomb® plant

    How to Grow Berberis thunbergii Cherry Bomb®

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 4'-10'

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    Width: 2'-5'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • 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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    Width: 6'-10'

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