Berberis thunbergii

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This shrub will grow 3'-6' tall and 4'-7' wide; it has bright green leaves that change to orange/red/purple in the fall. It produces clusters of yellow flowers that bloom from April to May and has bright red berries that appear in October and stay into winter.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Yellow

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.