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Berberis, Variegated Japanese Barberry 'Starburst'

Berberisthunbergii

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Berberis thunbergii by Terri1948
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Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Berberis (BUR-bur-is)
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Species
thunbergii (thun-BERG-ee-eye)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Veined
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Pink/Rose
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Terri1948
| September 2013 | positive

Foliage changes hue throughout the season. At it's best during Autumn and Winter when it also has small orange-red berries. The flowers ...Read More

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