commonName:"box-leaved barberry 'Pygmaea'"
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A compact evergreen shrub to 30cm in height with no spines. The tough dark green leaves are up to 3cm long. It is useful for a creating a low hedge. It rarely produces flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- commonName:"box-leaved barberry 'Pygmaea'" (Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea')
- Genus
- Berberis
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade · Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of commonName:"box-leaved barberry 'Pygmaea'"
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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 commonName:"box-leaved barberry 'Pygmaea'"
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commonName:"box-leaved barberry 'Pygmaea'" care guide
- Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
- Watering
- Partial shade · 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
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrows in any soil except waterlogged.
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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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