Wilson's barberry

How to Grow and Care for Wilson's barberry

Wilson's barberry · Berberis wilsoniae

Grows in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Wilson's barberry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grows in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

How to Water Wilson's barberry?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Wilson's barberry?

Full sun · Partial shade

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

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What Soil Is Best for Wilson's barberry?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Wilson's barberry?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Wilson'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 Wilson's barberry?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Wilson's barberry?

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How to Care for Wilson's barberry in Winter?

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How to Plant Wilson's barberry?

Grows in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

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How to Repot Wilson's barberry?

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How to Harvest Wilson'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 Wilson's barberry

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

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Attributes of Wilson's barberry

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginSouthwestern China

Scientific Classification

Species
Berberis wilsoniae
Genus
Berberis
Family
Berberidaceae
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