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Berberis thunbergii
Deciduous shrub
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The Berberis thunbergii plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and S. Japan It is a member of the Berberidaceae family.

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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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