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0Berberis darwinii Hook.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Berberidaceae · Genus: Berberis1
- Native distribution
- North America, Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South, Norway, conterminous 48 United Statesuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
8 synonyms
- Berberis costulata Gand.
- Berberis darwinii darwinii
- Berberis darwinii magellanica Ahrendt
- Berberis darwinii pendula G.Nicholson
- Berberis knightii (Lindl.) K.Koch
- Berberis magellanica K.Koch
- Mahonia beali Pynaert
- Mahonia knightii Lindl.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Berberis darwinii · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Red List Vascular Plants ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q426965 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Berberis darwinii (31147629178).jpg · CC BY 2.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Darwin-borbolya · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Darwins Berberitze · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Berberis darwinii · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-15 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Berberis tip: Ideal as a thorny hedge – wear thick gloves when pruning.
Berberis darwinii – what to know
Berberis darwinii – family: Berberidaceae, genus: Berberis. Native range: North America, Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South, Norway, conterminous 48 United States. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -15 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
All Berberis species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Berberis darwinii?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Berberis darwinii need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Berberis darwinii get?
Frost-hardy to about -15 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Berberis darwinii toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
When does Berberis darwinii flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Berberis: Typical flowering time: April, May.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Berberis
Data sources: GBIF.org – Berberis darwinii (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q426965 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Berberis darwinii (31147629178).jpg (CC BY 2.0) · Wikipedia – Darwin-borbolya (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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