Plant profile
Berberis bracteata
Berberis bracteata (Ahrendt) Ahrendt
Berberis bracteata is an outdoor shrub with decorative leaves and thorns, suitable for hedges. It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- It's a shrub: medium-sized woody stature.
- Climate
- Temperate climate origin.
- Origin / area
- Its known area of origin points to: China (NW. Yunnan).
Recommended products for Berberis bracteata
Basic care
- Watering
- A deep soak, then a long rest, usually works best.
- Light
- If colour fades, it usually wants a bit more brightness.
- Temperature
- Ideal in rooms that stay pleasant year-round.
- Humidity
- Neither desert-dry nor a constantly steamy bath.
Pet toxicity
Can be toxic to cats and dogs if chewed or swallowed.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15225399) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (3981356) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (106474-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000562865) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).