Family: Berberidaceae

Scientific Name: Berberis thunbergii Sparkle

Common Name: Sparkle Barberry

DescriptionA compact green Barberry with arching horizontal branches.
PronunciationBer-ber-is)(thun-Ber-jee-i)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Shrubs Deciduous
Hardiness Zone4-8
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage to dry
Soil & Siteaverage to dry
Flowerssmall yellow flowers with purple veins, in the early spring
Fruitred berries
LeavesDark glossy green leaves during the growing season turning to reds and oranges in the fall. The stems are armed with thorns.
Stemsspines
Rootsfibrous
Dimensions3-4 feet high by 3-4 plus feet wide, arching horizontal branches
MaintenanceA combination of the dense foliage and the spiny stems make this plant a real garbage collector. Grabbing onto any piece of paper that blows through the yard. To avoid lots of punctures and scrapes, a good pair of gloves and a long sleeve shirt are required when cleaning this plant in the spring. Some pruning may be needed to maintain shape. If you like the flowers pruned after the blooming period
Propagationcuttings
Cultivar OriginSynnesvedt Nursery, Illinois (USA)
Notes & Reference#1-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants(Michael Dirr)
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