Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil dries slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, as Berberis glaucocarpa prefers well-drained conditions.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Berberis glaucocarpa, the Great Barberry, is a thorny shrub known for its blue-gray berries. It's an ornamental and resilient plant suitable for various garden settings.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering and fruiting, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure good drainage.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, including cold winters.
Low
25% intensity
Benefits from a light feeding in spring. Not a heavy feeder.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Berries are edible. Other parts of the plant are not typically consumed and may cause mild stomach upset if ingested in large quantities.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil dries slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, as Berberis glaucocarpa prefers well-drained conditions.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done in late winter to encourage a denser habit. Wear gloves as the plant is thorny.
Propagate by seed, sown in autumn or spring. Semi-hardwood cuttings can also be taken in summer. Division of established clumps is another effective method, best carried out in early spring.
Repot established plants only when necessary, typically every 3-5 years, or when rootbound. Do this in early spring before new growth emerges. Use a good quality, well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Great Barberry (Berberis glaucocarpa)
Where Great Barberry (Berberis glaucocarpa) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Berberis |
| Species | Berberis glaucocarpa |
Similar in genus Berberis
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