Berberis x mentorensis

Mentor Barberry

Excellent for barrier plantings, this huge group of popular thorny shrubs is attractive year-round. The especially hardy deciduous varieties have brilliant fall color. The evergreen species produce purple or blue-black berries that attract birds. Berberis thunbergii has bright red berries that last on branches into winter. Both types have plentiful yellow spring flowers and yellow inner bark and wood. Easy to grow and transplant, they tolerate many soils and climates. However, they do not like waterlogged soil. Rust on Bayberries is passed to wheat crops, so choose rust-resistant varieties such as Berberis thunbergii. Remove dead stems, and prune to shape after flowering. Cut back so inner branches do not die.

This deciduous, multistemmed shrub is loaded with thorns. Its leathery, dark green, oblong leaves turning fiery red-orange in fall.

Attributes - Berberis x mentorensis

Plant Type: Shrub

Bloom Season: Early Spring through Late Spring

Flower Color: Yellow

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 4 ft. to 7 ft.

Width: 7 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 5, 6, 7, 8

Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Alkaline Soil, Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance. Susceptible to Rust.

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Berberis x mentorensis

Mentor Barberry

Attributes - Berberis x mentorensis

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