Berberis thunbergii

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Taxonomy: Family: Berberidaceae · Genus: Berberis

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Berberis

Waterlow

Lightfull sun

Humiditylowgeneral genus data

Min. temperature-30 °C

Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Berberis tip: Ideal as a thorny hedge – wear thick gloves when pruning.

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At a glance

Berberis thunbergii – what to know

Berberis thunbergii – family: Berberidaceae, genus: Berberis. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. -30 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Berberis thunbergii?

Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Berberis thunbergii need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Berberis thunbergii get?

Frost-hardy to about -30 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Berberis thunbergii toxic to cats and dogs?

There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.

When does Berberis thunbergii flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Berberis: Typical flowering time: April, May.

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When does it really bloom?

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