Barberry. Vigorous shrub, stems red when young. Spine-tipped leaves, bronze-green when young. Clusters of golden yellow flowers open from red-tipped buds followed by blue-purple fruits. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Berberis x stenophylla ‘Crawley Gem’
Vigorous shrub, stems red when young. Spine-tipped leaves, bronze-green when young. Clusters of golden yellow flowers open from red-tipped buds followed by blue-purple fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Berberis |
|---|---|
| Species | x stenophylla |
| Varietry | 'Crawley Gem' |
| Common Name | Barberry |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | blue, purple |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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