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. |