Berberis

What are Berberis?

Berberis is a genus of shrubs and small trees in the family Berberidaceae. They are commonly known as 'barberry' and are native to temperate and subtropical regions of Asia, Europe, and North America. Berberis plants typically have spiny branches and alternate leaves. They produce small, yellow flowers in the spring or summer, followed by red or blue-black berries in the autumn. Some species of berberis have medicinal properties and are used in traditional medicine for various ailments. They are also used as ornamental plants in gardens and landscaping.

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Key Information:

• Soil
  Plant in well drained soil
• When To Plant
  All year round
• Plant Type
  Hardy deciduous and evergreen shrub
• Feeding
  Multi-Purpose feed
• Compost
  Multi-Purpose & John Innes No3
• Watering
  Water in dry periods
• Pruning
  Lightly prune once a year
• Light
  Full sun or partial shade
• Did You Know?
  Berberis make good hedges and security edging because of their spikes

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Types of Berberis:

1. Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' - a dwarf shrub with deep red leaves that turn burgundy in autumn and small yellow flowers in spring.
2. Berberis vulgaris - also known as common barberry, a thorny shrub with yellow flowers in spring and red berries in autumn.
3. Berberis darwinii - a large shrub with glossy evergreen leaves, bright orange flowers in spring, and blue-black berries in autumn.
4. Berberis aquifolium - also known as Oregon grape, a low-growing shrub with holly-like leaves, yellow flowers in spring, and blue-black berries in autumn.
5. Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Nugget' - a compact shrub with bright yellow foliage that turns orange in autumn and small yellow flowers in spring.
6. Berberis x media 'Red Jewel' - a hybrid between B. thunbergii and B. vulgaris with deep red leaves that turn brilliant orange-red in autumn and small yellow flowers in spring.
7. Berberis julianae - a tall evergreen shrub with glossy leaves, yellow flowers in spring, and blue-black berries in autumn.
8. Berberis x stenophylla - a hybrid between B. darwinii and B. thunbergii with glossy evergreen leaves, bright orange flowers in spring, and blue-black berries in autumn.

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