Fendler's Barberry
Berberis fendleri
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Berberidaceae
Plant Description: This is a fast-growing shrub. It has rounded leaves and sharp thorns. The flowers are bright yellow and appear in the spring. Red fruit then develops and lasts through the winter. The fruit is edible tasting like tart cherries. To get a good fruit set, it is best to have at least two or three of these barberries for cross pollination. This barberry prefers rich soil and fairly consistent moisture.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 6-8' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Perimeter Plant, Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: -
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Planting Path
- Marvelous Mulch
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
