Berberis buxifolia - 'Nana' (Berberis)

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Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Alpine, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Spreading clump, Architectural Form
Size	Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours	Orange Flowers (Summer early), Dark green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Slow Growing Plant
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Berberis buxifolia - Cultivation Notes

Berberis will tolerate most soil types if well drained. Plant in sun / partial shade, it makes a fantastic vandal proof hedge. Trim to shape after flowering.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Berberis buxifolia:

Sun loving drought tolerant plant
Scented blossom
Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors!
All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
Suitable for container growing
Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
Fruit / berry producing
Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
Tolerates cold exposed locations

Weaknesses of Berberis buxifolia

Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!

Design & Plant Use for Berberis buxifolia:

Low growing alpine plant flourishing in a dry sunny location

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