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Berberis pinnata 'Ken Hartman'

Ken Hartman Barberry

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Description

Exhibiting erect growth, this evergreen shrub grows to a height of 6'. The leaves are 4"-10" long, with 5-9 very spiny-toothed, oval leaflets that are 1.5" in length.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Bronze, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Blue

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).