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. |
Photographs
Berberis eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' , form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Berberis eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' , leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.