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    Berberis vulgaris

    Also Known As

    • European Barberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    Berberis vulgaris plant details

    Berberis vulgaris 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 - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis vulgaris

    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, hedge, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis vulgaris

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Berberis vulgaris plant

    How to Grow Berberis vulgaris

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Berberis darwinii

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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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    Berberis x media 'Red Jewel'

    aka Berberis 'Red Jewel', Red Japanese Barberry, Red Jewel Barberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Berberis x media 'Red Jewel' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Berberis x frikartii 'Amstelveen'

    aka Amstelveen Barberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Berberis trigona 'Orange King'

    aka Berberis 'Orange King', Orange King Barberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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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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