Darwin's barberry 'Compacta'
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Compacta' is an evergreen shrub with small, densely-packed, holly-like leaves, red-tinged in spring. Hanging sprays of small orange flowers with touches of red appear in spring, followed by bunches of blue-black berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- Darwin's barberry 'Compacta' (Berberis darwinii 'Compacta')
- Genus
- Berberis
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Darwin's barberry 'Compacta'
Distribution map
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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 Darwin's barberry 'Compacta'
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Darwin's barberry 'Compacta' care guide
- Deep infrequent watering, tolerate short dry soil periods easily
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep infrequent watering, tolerate short dry soil periods easily
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub slow feed applied once each early spring season
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrows in any soil except waterlogged. A sunny position will encourage fruiting.
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Common pests and 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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