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Berberis verruculosa

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Berberis verruculosa:

  • Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors!
  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
  • Fruit / berry producing
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
  • Tolerates cold exposed locations

Weaknesses of Berberis verruculosa

  • Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!

Design & Plant Use for Berberis verruculosa:

  • Summer flowering plant suitable for drift planting
  • Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
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