Berberis julianae – Barberry

A robust evergreen shrub with a dense, bushy, upright habit. Berberis julianae has glossy, spiny-edged, deep green leaves that are pale green underneath and the shrub is covered in large sharp thorns. Clusters of yellow or orange flowers in late spring are followed by blue-black berries. This is the ultimate plant for security, once established it creates an impenetrable hedge.

Site: Tolerates coastal exposure
Soil: Any well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Evergreen, yellow-orange flowers in late Spring
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 10ft (3m)  Spread: 10ft (3m)
Hedging spacings: 18’’(45cm) apart for hedges up to 5ft. Space 2ft (60cm) apart for hedges 5ft+