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Berberis sieboldii
Red-stemmed Barberry
Plant Type:
DECIDUOUS SHRUBSBerberis sieboldii – This rare barberry is a handsome mounding deciduous shrub with emergent reddish foliage, becoming semi-glossy green, finalizing the season in brilliant fire engine red. Red fruits follow the bright yellow flowers. It has not sprouted from dropped seed in the gardens here. Site Berberis sieboldii in full to part sun planted in fertile soil. This is another seldom seen Barberry worthy of consideration. Cutting grown.
Characteristics and Attributes for Berberis sieboldii
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring / Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Autumn
Interesting Bark
- Barbed
Autumn Interest
- Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads
- Autumn Leaf Color
Light
- Mostly Sunny
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Hedge
- Border
- Hedgerow
- Massing
- Foundation
- Natural Garden
- Rock Garden
- Shrub Border
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Fertile
Origins
- Japan
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.