Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Berberidaceae

Genus:

Berberis

Species:

Berberis montevidensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds may exhibit irregular germination and benefit from cold stratification. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI