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Berberis lempergiana

Also Known As

  • Chinese Wintergreen Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 7a-8b

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Berberis lempergiana plant details

Berberis lempergiana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis lempergiana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, hedge, spiky, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis lempergiana

USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rarely encountered evergreen species from China, Hinkley calls it "sadistically spined" it is closely related to B. juliae but with larger flowers and leaves that are more grayish green.

Gardening facts about Berberis lempergiana plant

How to Grow Berberis lempergiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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