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Berberis temolaica

Also Known As

  • Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 6a-10a

Berberis temolaica plant details

Berberis temolaica is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. 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 temolaica

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis temolaica

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the most striking barberries (Hillier), the young shoots ; leaves of this arching 4-8' shrub are bluish-grey giving "a delightful blend of colour with it pale-yellow flowers" (G.S.Thomas) ; bloom-covered red berries. Sun/Med
This blue (really dusty blue) barberry has the most beautiful foliage of any barberry. 8' shrub has almost shocking large blue foliage. Flowers are 1/2" wide and sofe yellow in April.

Gardening facts about Berberis temolaica plant

How to Grow Berberis temolaica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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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

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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