Berberis eurybracteata 'Soft Caress ' (Soft Caress Barberry)
Botanical Information
Family | Berberidaceae |
Genus | Berberis |
Species | eurybracteata |
Cultivar | 'Soft Caress ' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | 'Soft Caress' was discovered in 2001 by Karen Reiter Stever of ItSaul Plants, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 to 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H2 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 1.2 - 1.5 m |
Spread | 0.9 - 1.2 m |
Flowering Period | September, October |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Very adaptable shrub that is tolerant of many pollutants in urban areas. |
ID Characteristic | It is an evergreen shrub with unusual, narrow thread-like leaflets and thornless stems. |
Landscape | Informal hedge, barrier plant, and shrub border candidate. |
Cultivation | Grow in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but needs full sun to develop best foliage colour. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Flower Description | A fragrant yellow flower. |
Fruit Description | Blue berries that are covered with a frost-like bloom. |