Darwin Barberry
Berberis darwinii
Berberidacae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
5–10 ft
Spread
11 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-8.5
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 7a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
March to April
Origin
Chile and Argentina darwinii: after Charles Darwin
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)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.