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Berberis buxifolia

Family Berberidaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Berberis buxifolia bears showy and bright yellow blossoms during mid-spring to late spring. This plant is upright and has showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is greyish green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Berberis buxifolia .
Typical Uses Border, hedge and foundation.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts birds to your garden. Berberis buxifolia tolerates drought.
Cautions Thorns or spines can be a problem with Berberis buxifolia . Handle with care. Careful planning of its positioning in your garden will avoid injuries to children and pets. Where conditions are favourable, Berberis buxifolia can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.