
Berberis fendleri
Berberis fendleri
Fendler's barberry is a tough, spiny deciduous shrub native to the Rocky Mountain region that thrives in partial shade with moderate, well-drained soil. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to partially dry between waterings. It requires little pruning but wear gloves when handling due to its sharp thorns.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
36″ – 120″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
48″
Flowers
yellow
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Moist, Then Allow Top 2 Inches To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
6 – 8.5
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 80″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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