less-sharp barberry

How to Grow and Care for less-sharp barberry

less-sharp barberry · Berberis subacuminata

Best grown in good light in a fertile well-drained soil. See shrub cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spellsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing less-sharp barberry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
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
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Best grown in good light in a fertile well-drained soil. See shrub cultivation

How to Water less-sharp barberry?

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for less-sharp barberry?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for less-sharp barberry?

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What Soil Is Best for less-sharp barberry?

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

Well drained · Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize less-sharp barberry?

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

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How to Prune less-sharp 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 less-sharp barberry?

Propagate by seed sown in a seedbed in early spring. See trees and shrubs from seed. 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 less-sharp barberry?

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How to Care for less-sharp barberry in Winter?

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How to Plant less-sharp barberry?

Best grown in good light in a fertile well-drained soil. See shrub cultivation

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How to Repot less-sharp barberry?

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How to Harvest less-sharp 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 less-sharp barberry

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

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Attributes of less-sharp barberry

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginChina

Scientific Classification

Species
Berberis subacuminata
Genus
Berberis
Family
Berberidaceae
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