Warty Barberry
Berberis verruculosa
Berberidaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
3–5 ft
Spread
3-4 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Site Requirements
Light
Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained
Soil pH
adaptable (acidic to alkaline)
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 5–6
Ornamental Interest
Origin
western China
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.