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common barberry

Berberis vulgaris

Genus: Berberis
Family: Berberidaceae
Common Names: barberry, jaundice berry, jaundice tree, piperidge

About this plant

A deciduous, prickly shrub reaching 2-3m in height. Clusters of hanging orange-yellow flowers are borne in late spring to early summer, followed by red, ovoid fruits. Twigs are grooved and prickles usually 3-forked. Leaves are green, entire, small-toothed and occur in groups

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Either native or naturalised, it is most often found in hedgerows or rough grassland, especially on chalk

Pruning

If plants outgrow their space, prune after flowering, Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Could be affected by berberis sawfly

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersBanks Slopes

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years