Berberis davurica
Botanical Information
Family | Berberidaceae |
Genus | Berberis |
Species | davurica |
Category | Woody |
Pronunciation |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 - 6a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-18) |
Temperature (°F) | -10 - 0 |
Height | 2 m |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Works well in gardens and as borders and groundcover. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed (although offspring may be variable), or by cuttings. |
Cultivation | Will thrive in any soil type that is not waterlogged, and should be grown in full sun. |
Pests | The bacteria Pseudomonas berberidis may cause black spots on leaves, and the berberry aphid (Liosomaphis berberidis) may also be a problem. |