less-sharp barberry

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A medium sized spiny evergreen Barberry from China and Vietnam. Glossy green leathery serrated leaves up to 9cm long. Clusters of approximately 2-6 yellow flowers develop into ellipse shaped dark black berries in autumn.

less-sharp barberry

Scientific classification

Species: less-sharp barberry (Berberis subacuminata)
Genus: Berberis
Family: Berberidaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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less-sharp barberry pictures

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Distribution of less-sharp barberry

Distribution map

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 less-sharp barberry

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less-sharp barberry care guide

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

Fertilizing

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

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.