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Berberidaceae
Berberis Species, Creeping Holly Barberry, Spreading Blue Barberry
Berberisaquifolium var. repens
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Family
Berberidaceae
(bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Berberis
(BUR-bur-is)
Info
Synonym
Mahonia aquifolium var. repens
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Unknown - Tell us
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Red
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Flagstaff, Arizona
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