barberry 'Goldilocks'
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A vigorous shrub, up to 4m high, upright then spreading, with spiny stems, glossy, dark green, entire or slightly-toothed leaves and many clusters of red-stalked, golden yellow, scented flowers, from mid to late spring, followed by round blue-black fruits
Scientific classification
- Species
- barberry 'Goldilocks' (Berberis 'Goldilocks')
- Genus
- Berberis
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- 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 barberry 'Goldilocks'
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 barberry 'Goldilocks'
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barberry 'Goldilocks' 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
PruningKeep pruning to a minimum: remove dead, damaged or unwanted growth; if shaping is needed, trim lightly after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings, or by stooling
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; a sunny site will encourage fruiting. The flowers are good for pollinators
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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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