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    Berberis x stenophylla

    Also Known As

    • Berberis stenophylla
    • Rosemary Barberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 8'-12'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Berberis x stenophylla plant details

    Berberis x stenophylla is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis x stenophylla

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis x stenophylla

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tolerant of many soils and conditions, this dense (and spiny) 8' x 8' evergreen makes an excellent gracefully arching hedge with the added beauty of yellow spring flowers and wildlife-attractive fall berries. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Berberis x stenophylla plant

    How to Grow Berberis x stenophylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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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

    Shrub

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    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

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Berberis temolaica foliage by Evan Bean
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