Berberis ottawensis - 'Superba' (Barberry, Berberis)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Orange Flowers (Summer early), Purple Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners! Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

Design & Plant Use for Berberis ottawensis:
  • Spine bearing plant ideal for security hedge
  • Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour
  • Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils


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Berberis ottawensis - 'Superba' (Barberry, Berberis)
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