box-leaved barberry
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An upright, semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub with arching branches of oval-shaped, leathery mid to dark green foliage. Yellow-orange flowers appear in the spring, followed by blue-black fruit in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- box-leaved barberry (Berberis microphylla)
- Genus
- Berberis
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen · Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of box-leaved barberry
Distribution map
Chile, Argentina
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of box-leaved barberry
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box-leaved barberry care guide
- Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub feed once in spring
Pruning
PruningTrim to shape after flowering or, for best foliage effect, cut back hard in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrows in any well-drained soil. Tolerates partial shade, but colour is best in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and berberis sawfly
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