Dwarf Coral Hedge Barberry
Berberis x stenophylla 'Corallina Compacta'
SKU
2106
Compact form remains dense without pruning. Produces small dark green leaves on thorny stems. Blooms in spring with small clusters of nodding yellow-orange flowers that mature to dark blue fruits later in the season. A tidy plant sized for city gardens and limited spaces. Equally useful for spotting into gaps in beds, borders and foundation planting. Evergreen shrub. Full sun. Slow growing 1½ to 2 feet tall and wide.
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5 - 10 Change
Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BUR-bur-is sten-oh-FIL-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing to 3-1/2 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Rock Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Prolific Flowering |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Tolerant of drought once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning is not necessary.
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