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Berberis thunbergii Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Berberis thunbergii plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and S. Japan It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Berberis thunbergii Family: Berberidaceae Author: DC. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 2 Mature Width: 3 Habitat: Not known
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a warm moist loamy soil but it is by no means fastidious, succeeding in thin, dry and shallow soils[11, 200]. Prefers a lime-free soil according to one report[182]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeds in full sun or light shade[11, 200].
Plants are hardy to about -25°c[184].
A commonly grown ornamental plant, there are many named varieties[182].
Plants can be pruned back quite severely, they resprout well from the base[200].
Unlike most other members of this genus, this plant does not usually hybridize with other species[67].
This species is notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
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