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Berberis Species, Chilean Barberry, Holly-Leaf Barberry

Berberischilensis

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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
chilensis (chil-ee-EN-sis)
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Synonym
Berberis chilensis var. diffusa
Berberis chilensis var. ferox
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time

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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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