Berberis x stenophylla (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Berberis x stenophylla
Evergreen shrub
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The Berberis x stenophylla plant species is found in A garden hybrid, B. darwinii. x B. empetrifolia. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. x irwinii.

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Latin Name:  Berberis x stenophylla
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Lindl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  2.5

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

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. Tolerates maritime exposure[75, 200]. Fairly slow growing[75]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[184]. A very ornamental plant[1], there are many named varieties[182]. Plants sucker freely, forming thickets[182]. A good bee plant[108], the flowers are very fragrant. Plants can be pruned back quite severely, they resprout well from the base[200].

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