Berberis congestiflora
Botanical Information
| Family | berberidaceae |
| Genus | Berberis |
| Species | congestiflora |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Chile and Argentina. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-20) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 23 |
| Height | 2 - 3 m |
| Spread | 1.5 - 2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A prickly evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers blooming in late spring. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Hedges, screening. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moist, well-draining soil with full sunlight. |
| Pests | The bacteria Pseudomonas berberidis may cause black spots on leaves, and the berberry aphid (Liosomaphis berberidis) may also be a problem. |
| Notable Specimens | Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |
| Habitat | Mountain ranges in dry envroments. |
Photographs
Berberis congestiflora, form. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
Berberis congestiflora, leaf. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.