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Berberis coxii

Also Known As

  • Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 6b-9b

Berberis coxii plant details

Berberis coxii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis coxii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis coxii

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stalks of fragrant yellow flowers decorate this dense 4-6' evergreen shrub along with dark-green, spiny foliage (almost white underneath) and, in fall long-lasting purple-black berries; nice hedger from the Himalayas. S/M

Gardening facts about Berberis coxii plant

How to Grow Berberis coxii

  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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