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Berberis thunbergii 'Sparkle'

 
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Family: Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Berberis (BEAR-ber-is) (Info)
Species: thunbergii (thun-BERG-ee-eye) (Info)
Cultivar: Sparkle

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Burgundy
Good Fall Color

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By starshine
Thumbnail #1 of Berberis thunbergii by starshine

Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral starshine On Aug 31, 2003, starshine from Bend, OR
(Zone 6a) wrote:

This plant is a rich deep colour during the winter and adds contrast any season with the deep purple leaves in winter, and the red/orange tips in the fall... the mottled green in the spring as new sprigs begin. It is always colourful, and can be shaped well with a trimmer! What more could you want in a bush??? Okay so I did not tell you about the wicked thorns this pretty bush has. Sharp! Just remember to get the gloves on when you prune it!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bend, Oregon
Cudahy, Wisconsin



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