box-leaved barberry

How to Grow and Care for box-leaved barberry

box-leaved barberry · Berberis microphylla

Grows in any well-drained soil. Tolerates partial shade, but colour is best in full sun

Watering: Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferredSunlight: Full sunFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing box-leaved barberry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub feed once in spring
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grows in any well-drained soil. Tolerates partial shade, but colour is best in full sun

How to Water box-leaved barberry?

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for box-leaved barberry?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for box-leaved barberry?

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What Soil Is Best for box-leaved barberry?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for box-leaved barberry?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize box-leaved barberry?

Balanced shrub feed once in spring

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How to Prune box-leaved barberry?

Trim to shape after flowering or, for best foliage effect, cut back hard in spring

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How to Propagate box-leaved barberry?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant box-leaved barberry?

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How to Care for box-leaved barberry in Winter?

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How to Plant box-leaved barberry?

Grows in any well-drained soil. Tolerates partial shade, but colour is best in full sun

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How to Repot box-leaved barberry?

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How to Harvest box-leaved barberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and berberis sawfly

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The Toxicity of box-leaved barberry

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of box-leaved barberry

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen · Semi evergreen
HabitBushy
OriginChile, Argentina

Scientific Classification

Species
Berberis microphylla
Genus
Berberis
Family
Berberidaceae
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