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Apricot Queen Warty Barberry

Scientific name: Berberis verruculosa 'Apricot Queen'
Taxonomy
Family:Berberidaceae
Type:Evergreen shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Plant Characteristics
Height:10 ft
Width:10 ft
Bloom:Spring flowers
Bloom Time:April to May
Bloom Color:Orange
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The barberry cultivar Apricot Queen is best known for its profusion of golden orange flowers in the spring.

  Morphology:
This evergreen shrub grows to 10’ tall and as wide at maturity. It forms stiffly arching stems, covered with spines. This plant bears alternate, simple leaves which have an elliptic shape. Leaves taper at both ends and have a leathery, lustrous green color (silver beneath). Leaf margins are recurved and spiny-toothed. During the winter the leaves can take on a dark-red coloration.

Flowers form in the spring (April through May). After flowers fade deep purple fruits appear as autumn approaches.

  Adaptation:
Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Fruiting and autumn colour are better in full sun.

  Pests:
None reported.
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