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Berberis pruinosa
Hollyleaf Barberry
Plant Type:
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBSBerberis pruinosa – Leathery evergreen leaves with spiny serrations in tufts of 5 occur on this handsome shrub. Sunny yellow flowers are followed by oval blackish fruits with a white powdery bloom give a light blue look to each fruit. Hollyleaf Barberry is an upright shrub formed of arching thorny canes. Armed stems are on the vicious end of the weaponed meter. Nevertheless it is a very attractive shrub. It is virtually evergreen for us. Site Berberis pruinosa in fertile soil planted in full to part sun. Cutting grown.
Characteristics and Attributes for Berberis pruinosa
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Four Seasons
Interesting Bark
- Barbed
Autumn Interest
- Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads
Light
- Full Sun
- Mostly Sunny
Attributes
- Border
- Foundation
- Evergreen
- Shrub Border
- Massing
- Hedge
- Natural Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Fertile
Origins
- Yunnan
Propagated By
- Cutting Grown
Genus Overview: Berberis
There are many terrific barberry species. In fact, nearly all are not a weed problem. The following are a handful of member of the genus that have proven worth and muster in northeastern Connecticut, both in utility and multi-season beauty. Some are virtually evergreen, others have wonderful autumn foliage colors and the berries range in varying colors - from blue with a whitish bloom to bright crimson. All are cutting grown. And one is a north temperate New World plant,,, yes, there are North American native barberries.