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    Berberis salicaria

    Also Known As

    • Berberis giraldii
    • BARBERRY

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Berberis salicaria plant details

    Berberis salicaria 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 and regular water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis salicaria

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis salicaria

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From China this mauve-fruited 4-6' Barberry has 3" foliage which opens red changing to green and 4" clusters of yellow spring flowers. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Berberis salicaria plant

    How to Grow Berberis salicaria

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained

    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

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 4'-10'

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    Zones

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    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-5'

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

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • 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
    Photo of Berberis trigona 'Orange King' flower by Achilles
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    Berberis temolaica

    aka Barberry

    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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