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Wintergreen Barberry

Berberis Julianae

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Overview

The Wintergreen Barberry, 'Berberis julianae', is an evergreen shrub, ideal for hedges. It features rich, leathery leaves up to 5 inches long with spiny margins. Fragrant yellow flowers bloom in clusters in spring, followed by blue-black berries. Mature size is around 4 to 6 feet high and wide. Prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 6-9, with thorns present making it good for security plantings.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Low, Very LowZones 5–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — serve as a food source for birds

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — It features rich, leathery leaves up to 5 inches long with spiny margins
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — Mature size is around 4 to 6 feet high and wide
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — Prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soil
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — This robust shrub tolerates urban pollution and some drought once established; while its hardy nature ensures
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — providing year-round interest
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — is a striking evergreen shrub that serves both ornamental and practical purposes in a landscape design; while its
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — the Wintergreen Barberry presents as a reliable choice
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — making it a low-maintenance choice for many landscapes.<br><br>For the client; mature size is around 4 to 6 feet
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — It features rich, leathery leaves up to 5 inches long with spiny margins; which take on a bronze hue in the cold
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — These blossoms are not only aesthetically pleasing but also attract pollinators like bees
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — which take on a bronze hue in the cold season
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — which take on a bronze hue in the cold season; serve as a food source for birds
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — shrub for half or shade; while its hardy nature ensures longevity in the garden
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — provided they are well-drained; serve as a food source for birds
Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis Julianae) — provided they are well-drained
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