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Chenault Barberry Berberis x chenaultii

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ber-BER-is cheh-NAUL-tee-eye
Description

This plant is drought tolerant, seldom damaged by deer, and tolerates a range of soil types. It dislikes wet feet.

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Tags:
#evergreen#full sun tolerant#drought tolerant#bronze#shrub#yellow flowers#red leaves#spring flowers#winter interest#deer browsing plant#deer resistant#spines#blue fruits#fruits fall#spring interest#black fruits#winter color bronze#partial shade tolerant#perennial
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen#full sun tolerant#drought tolerant#bronze#shrub#yellow flowers#red leaves#spring flowers#winter interest#deer browsing plant#deer resistant#spines#blue fruits#fruits fall#spring interest#black fruits#winter color bronze#partial shade tolerant#perennial
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Berberis
    Family:
    Berberidaceae
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    China
    Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
    drought tolerant, seldom damaged by deer, and tolerates a range of soil types
    Dimensions:
    Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Arching
    Dense
    Growth Rate:
    Slow
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Fine
    Appendage:
    Spines
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    3 feet-6 feet
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Black
    Blue
    Red/Burgundy
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Fruit Type:
    Berry
    Fruit Description:
    This plant has bluish-black fruit that persists into fall.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Description:
    This plant has small, yellow flowers in spring.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Orange
    Red/Burgundy
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    3-6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Description:
    This plant has lustrous, dark green leaves that turn a rich, bronze-red color in winter.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Theme:
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Winter Garden
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Drought
    Problems:
    Spines/Thorns