Berberis japonica (Japanese Mahonia, Oregon Grape.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Berberis |
| Species | japonica |
| Synonyms | Mahonia japonica(Name changed to Berberis japonica in 2019) |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7a - 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 1 - 2 m |
| Spread | 1 - 3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows in any well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in shade or partial shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Woodlands. |
| Leaf Description | Leathery, pinnate leaves, and are often spine-toothed. |
| Flower Description | Scented yellow flowers |
| Fruit Description | Black or purple berries. |
Photographs
Berberis japonica, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Berberis japonica, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Berberis japonica 'Bealei'.
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