Berberis eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' (Soft Caress Mahonia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Berberis |
| Species | eurybracteata |
| Cultivar | 'Soft Caress' |
| Synonyms | Mahonia eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' (Name changed to Berberis eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' in 2019) |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Spread | 1-1.5 metres |
| Flowering Period | August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An upright, evergreen, compact shrub, growing to a height and spread of 1.2 m, and is characterized by its narrow, spine-free leaflets. |
| Shape | Compact Habit. |
| Landscape | Flower borders and beds, accent, container, and mass planting. |
| Propagation | By semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. |
| Pests | Generally pest and disease free. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leathery, pinnate leaves which are often spine-toothed. |
| Flower Description | Clustered racemes of fragrant yellow flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Black or purple berries. |
Photographs
Berberis eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' , form, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Berberis eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' , leaf, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Berberis eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' , form, Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.