Berberis verruculosa

Warty 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 slow-growing evergreen is covered in smooth, glossy, dark green leaves with whitish undersides. They turn purplish in winter. Berries are blue-black. Reaches 3 to 6 feet tall and wide.

Attributes - Berberis verruculosa

Plant Type: Shrub

Bloom Season: Early Spring through Late Spring

Flower Color: Yellow

Foliage: Evergreen

Height: 3 ft. to 6 ft.

Width: 6 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Climate: Zones 6, 7, 8, 9

Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Alkaline Soil, Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance. Susceptible to Black Spot, Verticillium Wilt.

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Berberis verruculosa

Warty Barberry

Attributes - Berberis verruculosa

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