Cooper's barberry

How to Grow and Care for Cooper's barberry

Cooper's barberry · Berberis cooperi

Grows in any soil except waterlogged. A sunny position will encourage fruiting. For more information please see shrub cultivation.

Watering: Water thoroughly after soil surface dries out completelySunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Cooper's barberry

Cooper's barberry
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleWater thoroughly after soil surface dries out completely
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained · Moist but well drained
FertilizingLight general shrub fertilizer applied once early spring yearly
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grows in any soil except waterlogged. A sunny position will encourage fruiting. For more information please see shrub cultivation.

How to Water Cooper's barberry?

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries out completely

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cooper's barberry?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cooper's barberry?

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What Soil Is Best for Cooper's barberry?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Cooper's barberry?

Well drained · Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Cooper's barberry?

Light general shrub fertilizer applied once early spring yearly

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How to Prune Cooper's barberry?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate Cooper's barberry?

Propagate by seed sown in a seedbed in early spring. Many Berberis species cross freely in gardens, so seed-raised plants are often hybrids. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

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How to Transplant Cooper's barberry?

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How to Care for Cooper's barberry in Winter?

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How to Plant Cooper's barberry?

Grows in any soil except waterlogged. A sunny position will encourage fruiting. For more information please see shrub cultivation.

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How to Repot Cooper's barberry?

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How to Harvest Cooper's barberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and sometimes by honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and berberis sawfly

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The Toxicity of Cooper's barberry

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

More General Info About Cooper's barberry

Attributes of Cooper's barberry

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Berberis cooperi
Genus
Berberis
Family
Berberidaceae
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