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0Berberis vulgaris L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Berberidaceae · Genus: Berberis1
- Native distribution
- North America, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, East European Russia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Krym, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., North Caucasus, Noruncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
9 synonyms
- Berberis angulizans G.Nicholson
- Berberis bigelowii Schrad.
- Berberis calliobotrys Bien. ex Aitch.
- Berberis lycium K.Koch
- Berberis vulgaris vulgaris
- Berberis vulgaris asperma DC., 1821
- Berberis vulgaris purpurea Bertin
- Berberis vulgaris purpurea Bertin ex Jacques & Herincq
- Berberis vulgaris sulcata Ahrendt
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Berberis vulgaris · 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); World Register of Marine ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q158563 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Berberis vulgaris sl5.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Sóskaborbolya · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Gewöhnliche Berberitze · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Berberis vulgaris · 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
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-35 °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 vulgaris – what to know
Berberis vulgaris – family: Berberidaceae, genus: Berberis. Native range: North America, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, East European Russia, Fr…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. -35 °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 vulgaris?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Berberis vulgaris need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Berberis vulgaris get?
Frost-hardy to about -35 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Berberis vulgaris toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
When does Berberis vulgaris 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 vulgaris (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q158563 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Berberis vulgaris sl5.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Sóskaborbolya (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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