Barberry - Korean
The Korean Barberry, Berberis koreana, is a dense, thorny plant useful for barrier planting. It displays small yellow flowers in hanging clusters in mid-spring and bright red berries in clusters in autumn. These berries may persist into winter. Korean Barberry has a wonderful, red, fall foliage color that will give you a colorful landscape!
It requires full sun to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soils, except those that are overly wet. Light pruning may be needed to maintain good shape. Use in borders, as a barrier, a hedge, or as a specimen.
Plant Facts
| Family | Berberis koreana |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Green |
| Mature Height | 4 to 6 feet |
| Mature Spread | 4 to 5 feet |
| Soil | Widely Adaptable |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Moisture | Widely Adaptable |
| Mature Form | Oval |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Fall Color | Purple |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
Quick Overview
The Korean Barberry, Berberis koreana, is a dense, thorny plant useful for barrier planting. It displays small yellow flowers in hanging clusters in mid-spring and bright red berries in clusters in autumn. These berries may persist into winter. Korean Barberry has a wonderful, red, fall foliage color that will give you a colorful landscape! It requires full sun to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soils, except those that are overly wet. Light pruning may be needed to maintain good shape. Use in borders, as a barrier, a hedge, or as a specimen.
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