Berberis X stenophylla (Berberis)

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Evergreen, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	Yellow Flowers (Spring), Green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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This evergreen medium sized shrub is prized for its graceful arching habit and display of orange - yellow spring blossom. Ideal as informal hedge or screen at rear of bed. 3m tall x 2.5m wide.

Cultivation notes: Berberis will flourish in most well drained soils, tolerating all but the poorest of soils. Plant in full sun for best foliage and flowering. Berberis is fully hardy - tolerating exposed locations. Prune to shape in spring - removing older wood to base.

Plant Strengths: Scented blossom; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive/spreading root growth; Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!

Common Missspellings: Berbaris, Berberas, Barberis, Burbaris, Burberis