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    Berberis trigona 'Orange King'

    Also Known As

    • Berberis 'Orange King'
    • Orange King Barberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Berberis trigona 'Orange King' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis trigona 'Orange King'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, spiky, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis trigona 'Orange King'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Some of the richest-colored flowers of the genus: this large (6-10') shrub sports large, deep-orange flowers against glossy, dark-green, spine-tipped leaves. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    An evergreen shrub growing to 5' tall with an open growth habit, narrow glossy green leaves and short clusters of deep orange flowers. Slow-growing but vigorous and trouble-free once established. Hardy to 10 °F. Chilean Andes.

    By: Native Sons

    'Orange King' has dark evergreen rounded leaves. The leaves make the perfect foil for the rich orangish flowers in early spring.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Berberis trigona 'Orange King' plant

    How to Grow Berberis trigona 'Orange King'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • 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

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

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    Zones

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    Size

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

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2"-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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