Berberis verruculosa (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Berberis verruculosa
Evergreen shrub
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The Berberis verruculosa plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Berberis verruculosa
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Hemsl.&Wils.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  1.8

Habitat:  Woods, thickets and rocky places, 1300 - 4100 metres[109].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a warm moist loamy soil and light shade but it is by no means fastidious, succeeding in thin, dry and shallow soils[11, 200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[184]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[1]. A very ornamental[1] but slow-growing plant[200]. The flowers are sweetly scented[245]. Can be pruned back quite severely, it resprouts well from the base[200].

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