Berberis verruculosa

Warty Barberry

Family: Berberidaceae Barberry


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 7B
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, foundation, massing
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green, purple
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive