Berberis vulgaris

Species

Also called common barberry, European barberry, barberry

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Berberis vulgaris
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Fact sheet

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Lightfull sun, or partial sun

“Most species need full sun, or partial sun,” — Berberis (Barberry, Mahonia) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Waterdrought-tolerant once established, water young plants during the first year

“Water young plants during the first year” — How to grow Common barberry (Berberis vulgaris) - Food-foresting.com

Soil pH6.25–7.25

“Slightly acidic (6.5–7.0), Slightly alkaline (7.0–7.5)” — How to Care for Common Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)

Hardiness zonesall soil types

“Depending on the species, barberries are tolerant of all soil types and a wide range of pH.” — Berberis (Barberry, Mahonia) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Propagationseeds, cuttings, division

“Barberry can be propagated via seeds, cuttings, or division” — How to grow Common barberry (Berberis vulgaris) - Food-foresting.com

Edible partsberries

“The berries of Berberis vulgaris are tart, slightly acidic and packed with vitamin C” — How to grow Common barberry (Berberis vulgaris) - Food-foresting.com

Toxicitytoxic to Pets & Humans

“toxic to Pets & Humans” — How to Care for Common Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)

Pestsaphids, scale, whiteflies

“Watch for aphids, scale and whiteflies.” — Berberis (Barberry, Mahonia) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Diseasesrust, powdery mildew

from Barberry · “Monitoring for any signs of diseases like rust or powdery mildew is essential” — All About Barberry Plant Seeds: Germination, Storage and Sowing

Companionssedums, junipers, ornamental grasses, yucca

from Barberry · “Barberry combines well with sedums, junipers, ornamental grasses, yucca, and other drought tolerant plants that thrive in sun and well-drained soil” — How To Plant And Care For Barberry Plants : Wilson Bros Gardens LLC

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