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Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea'

Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Berberis
Family: Berberidaceae

About this plant

A compact evergreen shrub to 30cm in height with no spines. The tough dark green leaves are up to 3cm long. It is useful for a creating a low hedge. It rarely produces flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows in any soil except waterlogged.

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to berberis sawfly

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenBordersWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years