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Berberis darwinii
Darwin's Barberry
Information by: PlantMaster Photographer:
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:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.