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Barberry - Berberis x stenophylla

Barberry - Berberis x stenophyllaBarberry - Berberis x stenophylla
© Susan A Tindall
UK distribution - East Anglia, Midlands, North, South East, South West

This shrub has narrow, spiny, evergreen leaves with bluish undersides on slender arching stems, which bear triple spines. This hedge barberry produces masses of golden flowers, which are followed by small black-blue fruits. The plant is a hybrid that is widely grown in gardens.

Like other species of Berberis, this is a good nectar source for bees and it attracts moths. It can also offer nest sites to a variety of small song birds.

Animals

Bees and wasps, Moths

FoliageGreen
FlowerYellow, May to September
MoistureDry (Dry)
SunlightFull sun (Full sun)
OriginNon-native