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Berberis darwinii

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Also called Darwin's barberry, Darwin's berberis

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Berberis darwinii
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Fact sheet

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Typeshrub

from Berberis · “These deciduous or evergreen shrubs come in an array of shapes and sizes” — All About Barberry Plant Seeds: Germination, Storage and Sowing

Lightfull sun, or partial sun

“Most species need full sun, or partial sun,” — Berberis (Barberry, Mahonia) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

WaterModerate watering during growing season. Reduce watering in winter. Drought-tolerant once established.

“Moderate watering during growing season” — Berberis Darwinii Care Guide — Berberis darwinii | GreenScout

Soil pH6–7.5

from Berberis · “Barberry grow best in an acid to slightly alkaline soil ranging between 6.0 to 7.5 on the pH scale” — How To Plant And Care For Barberry Plants : Wilson Bros Gardens LLC

Hardiness zones3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

from Berberis · “Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9” — How to Plant and Grow Barberry

Height79–118 in

“reaching 2-3 meters if unpruned” — How to Grow Berberis: Varieties, Planting, and Care Guide

PropagationSeed, Stem Cuttings

from Berberis · “Propagation Seed, Stem Cuttings” — How to Plant and Grow Barberry

Edible partsberries

from Berberis · “Additionally, some varieties produce edible berries that can be used in jams and jellies” — All About Barberry Plant Seeds: Germination, Storage and Sowing

Toxicitynot toxic

“Non-toxic to humans and pets” — Berberis Darwinii Care Guide — Berberis darwinii | GreenScout

Pestsaphids, scale, whiteflies

“Watch for aphids, scale and whiteflies.” — Berberis (Barberry, Mahonia) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Diseasesrust, powdery mildew

from Berberis · “Monitoring for any signs of diseases like rust or powdery mildew is essential” — All About Barberry Plant Seeds: Germination, Storage and Sowing

Companionssedums, junipers, ornamental grasses, yucca

from Berberis · “Barberry combines well with sedums, junipers, ornamental grasses, yucca, and other drought tolerant plants that thrive in sun and well-drained soil” — How To Plant And Care For Barberry Plants : Wilson Bros Gardens LLC

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