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Berberis Species, Barberry, Japanese Mahonia

Berberisjaponica

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Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Berberis (BUR-bur-is)

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Species

japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)

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Synonym

Berberis japonica var. gracillima

Berberis tikushiensis

Mahonia japonica

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Green

Bloom Time

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

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