Berberis thunbergii 'Mona' (Mona Barberry)


Botanical Information

FamilyBerberidaceae
GenusBerberis
Speciesthunbergii
Cultivar'Mona'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 20
Height1 m
Spread2.5 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJuly

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeHedging and urban locations as an accent or mass planting.
CultivationGrows in fertile, well-drained soil in full sunlight. Responds well to shearing.
PestsAphids.
Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College (Conifer Garden), London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionYellowish-green, oval leaves.

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