Berberis wilsoniae 'Ace'

Also Known As

Berberis replicata 'Ace'
Berberis wilsonii 'Ace'
Ace Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Berberis wilsoniae 'Ace' plant details

Berberis wilsoniae 'Ace' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with blue, green and purple foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees 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, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Berberis wilsoniae 'Ace'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue, green and purple
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color, mounding, spiky, unique, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Berberis wilsoniae 'Ace'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen charmer 3-5’ mound of foliage in rich dusky hues…rose, smoke, merlot and green, all year – plum tones increase during the winter months – arching stems beg NOT to be hedged – Pretty but not pettable, thorniness makes it a formidable barrier plant and deer won’t touch it. Bright yellow flowers in spring – Sun to light shade, most soils, drought tolerant too!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Has tiny gray-green leaves all summer. Our largest plant is 2' tall after many years. The plant has small yellow flowers in spring. But, our plant rarely fruits. This foliage plant will turn yellow pink in fall.

By: Gossler Farms

A very interesting and unusual barberry. A mounding shrub with tiny steely blue foliage with plum overtones. Produces yellow flowers in the summer followed by pinkish red fruit. Is considered to be semi-evergreen. Grows to a mature height of 4' tall and wide.