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Berberis francisci-ferdinandi

Also Known As

  • Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Berberis francisci-ferdinandi plant details

Berberis francisci-ferdinandi is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis francisci-ferdinandi

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis francisci-ferdinandi

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"One of the most handsome of barberries" (Bean), this rounded 8-10' shrub offers glossy, finely-toothed foliage, and 3-5" pendulous flower clusters followed by glossy scarlet fruits (as many as 50/panicle!) and 1-2" spines. S/M

Gardening facts about Berberis francisci-ferdinandi plant

How to Grow Berberis francisci-ferdinandi

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 4'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-5'

Width: 2'-5'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 4'-8'

Width: 4'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - occasional
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