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    Berberis gagnepainii

    Also Known As

    • Black Barberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Berberis gagnepainii plant details

    Berberis gagnepainii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green and red foliage. In spring orange and yellow flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis gagnepainii

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green and red
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis gagnepainii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This shrub has arched branches, light green leaves turning reddish into the fall, and racemes of yellowish flowers followed by burgundy-black berries.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Berberis gagnepainii plant

    How to Grow Berberis gagnepainii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-5'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 2'-3'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Berberis trigona 'Orange King' flower by Achilles
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    Berberis temolaica

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10a

    Size

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    Width: 6'-10'

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    Photo of Berberis temolaica foliage by Evan Bean
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