Compact coral barberry Berberis × stenophylla Corallina Compacta forestfarm Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of forestfarm 1234567891011 Compact coral barberry (Berberis × stenophylla Corallina Compacta) BER-ber-iss ex sten-oh-FIL-lah Genus: Berberis Thorny but irresistible best describes this low-maintenance, elfin barberry. Tiny leaves are smothered in coral-colored buds opening to bright yellow-orange spring flowers. These, in turn, produce silver-frosted, blue-black berries in fall. Corallina Compacta is evergreen, tolerates most soil types, and is pest-free and drought tolerant once established. Noteworthy Characteristics: Colorful flower buds and blooms on a compact plant; attractive berries; evergreen; adaptable. Care: Provide full sun to partial shade and most any well-drained soil. Tolerates light shade and drought, but not wet soil. Problems: Infrequent. Overview Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Fruit Bloom Time Spring Flower Color Orange/Salmon Flower, Yellow Flower Foliage Color Evergreen Uses Ground Covers Style Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Shrubs Read more: finegardening/compact-coral-barberry-berberis-%C2%A0%C3%97-stenophylla-corallina-compacta#ixzz3LlQIFmC8 Follow us: @finegardening on Twitter | FineGardeningMagazine on Facebook
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 08:18:14 +0000
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