Plant profile
Winter Barberry
Berberis brumalis J.F.Macbr.
Winter Barberry is an outdoor plant with a spiny appearance and deciduous leaves, suitable for hedges. It thrives in well-drained, sunny soils.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Life form: shrub. Woody structure with multiple stems.
- Climate
- Subtropical climate: balance light, watering, and winter shelter.
- Origin / area
- Its geographical roots are located in: Peru.
Recommended products for Winter Barberry
Basic care
- Watering
- Don’t waterlog, but don’t leave it bone-dry for days either.
- Light
- Avoid midday sun pressed against the glass.
- Temperature
- Outside a mild indoor range, protect the plant.
- Humidity
- In dry winters, watch leaves and watering—don’t overdo either.
Pet toxicity
Ingestion may cause discomfort; block access for cats and dogs.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15334347) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (3981167) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (31351-2) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000562881) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).