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Berberis darwinii

Darwin's Barberry

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Description

Darwin's Barberry is an evergreen shrub that grows to about 6-8' in height and width. It comes from Chile and has the most unusual orange/red flowers that appear in March. The leaves are glossy and dark green. It is fairly low water once established. The thorns are not as pronounced as with other Barberries.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.