Berberis davurica


Botanical Information

FamilyBerberidaceae
GenusBerberis
Speciesdavurica
CategoryWoody
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-18)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 0
Height2 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeWorks well in gardens and as borders and groundcover.
PropagationPropagate by seed (although offspring may be variable), or by cuttings.
CultivationWill thrive in any soil type that is not waterlogged, and should be grown in full sun.
PestsThe bacteria Pseudomonas berberidis may cause black spots on leaves, and the berberry aphid (Liosomaphis berberidis) may also be a problem.

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