Wilson's barberry
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A dense, compact, mound-forming, semi-evergreen, very spiny shrub with arching branches. The small, grey-green leaves turn red and orange in autumn, joined by clusters of translucent pink berries following the pale yellow spring flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Wilson's barberry (Berberis wilsoniae)
- 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
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Wilson's barberry
Distribution map
Southwestern China
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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 Wilson's barberry
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Wilson's barberry care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrows in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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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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