Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Berberidaceae

Genus:

Berberis

Species:

Berberis nanifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Germination can be erratic; cold stratification improves rates. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI