Darwin's Barberry (Berberis Darwinii) is a perennial shrub in the Berberidaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Berberis darwinii is an evergreen thorny shrub native to southern Chile and Argentina, known for its fountain-like densely branched form, yellow-orange flowers, and spiny leaves.

Darwin's Barberry

Darwin's Barberry

Berberis Darwinii

Berberis darwinii is an evergreen thorny shrub native to southern Chile and Argentina, known for its fountain-like densely branched form, yellow-orange flowers, and spiny leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:hedge, screen, ornamental shrub, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Darwin's Barberry

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Berberidaceae
Genus:Berberis