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Berberis julianae


Wintergreen Barberry




Origin:  Central China.
Family
Berberidaceae
Genus
Berberis
Species
julianae
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6 - 8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-23
Temperature (°F)
-4.9
Height
3 m
Spread
2 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
March
General Description
A large dense shrub.
Landscape
Often used as a living wall or barrier. Used to deter deer. Do not plant in areas near small children or pets due to its large spikes.
Cultivation
Soil must be well-drained.
Growth
Slow
ID Characteristic
Leathery-looking leaves, large spikes and clusters of yellow flowers and bluish-black fruit.
Pests
Berberis sawfly.
Bark/Stem Description
1 - 3 cm spikes at each node making the plant impenetrable.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Buds are small and are located 1 mm above the spines, growing in groups of 2, 4 or 6.
Leaf Description
Simple with a leathery look and spiny toothed ridges.
Flower Description
Small with a pleasant fragrance.
Fruit Description
8 mm in size.
Colour Description
Foliage is green in the spring but develops a bronze or 'red wine' colour in autumn and winter months. Bark stays a yellow-brown colour year-round. The flowers turn bright yellow in the spring. Berries are bluish-black.
Texture Description
Coarse.
Propagation
Propagate via hardwood cuttings in summer or autumn, splitting root sections or by seed.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
The berries of this plant are commonly used for their vitamin C content and the berberine found within.
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