Berberis buxifolia
Berberis buxifolia
Berberidacae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
Last updated
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
8 ft
Spread
9 ft
Site Requirements
Light
Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-8.5
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 4a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Origin
SOUTHERN AMERICA: Argentina (south), Chile (south)
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
RustHigh
Uredinial Stage (Summer)
Lecanium scaleModerate
Spring Feeding & Egg Production
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Pests: Regionally Documented (1)
Cultivars (1)
'Nana'
Common name: Dwarf Magellan Barberry Dwarf Box-leafed Barberry; Mature height: 2 ft
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.