Barberry 'Stapehill' Berberis × lologensis 'Stapehill'

barberry 'Stapehill'

ABOUT

'Stapehill' is a spreading evergreen shrub, up to 3-4m high, with arching stems, glossy, oblong, dark green spine-tipped leaves. Abundant clusters of bright red flower buds open to rich orange, scented flowers in spring, followed by round blue-black fruits

Plant Info
Care
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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Berberidaceae

    • Synonyms

      barberry 'Stapehill'

    • Common names

      Berberis 'Stapehillensis'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      2.5-4 metres

    • Spread

      2.5-4 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H5

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    group 1 or pruning group 8

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Hedging & Screens Low Maintenance City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Wildlife Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by mallet or basal semi-hardwood cuttings, in summer under mist, or by stooling

  • insectPests

    May be affected by berberis sawfly, which can cause severe defoliation

  • microbeDiseases

    May be affected by powdery mildews, rust diseases, and honey fungus