Berberis buxifolia Nana - Barberry
Berberis buxifolia Nana - Barberry
Berberis buxifolia Nana - Barberry
Berberis buxifolia Nana - Barberry
Berberis buxifolia Nana - Barberry
Berberis buxifolia Nana - Barberry
Berberis buxifolia Nana
Barberry
Little disappointment. 2 vine-plants ordered in January 2022, very well supplied upon receipt, planted in an East-facing border with clay-loam soil, so on paper everything matched, and who knows why, after a few weeks one of the two vine-plants completely dried up, irrecoverable. The other one is still alive, but hasn't grown, despite a timid flowering last year. I'm waiting this year to see if it manages to establish itself well...
Sarah, 12/02/2023
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Description
The Berberis buxifolia 'Nana' is a variety of evergreen barberry that makes an excellent alternative to boxwood, even in limestone and fairly dry soil. It is a small, sparsely thorny bush that forms a dense, rounded cushion adorned with small, leathery, glossy leaves that resemble those of boxwood. Resistant to boxwood moth, this variety also offers the advantage of beautiful yellow-orange spring flowering, followed by a few small purplish fruits in autumn. It is a widely used plant on terraces and in small gardens.
Originating from southern Argentina and Chile, Berberis buxifolia or Boxleaf Barberry is a particularly robust evergreen bush that is not afraid of cold or limestone soil. It belongs to the Berberidaceae family. The 'Nana' cultivar (Synonym Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea'), widely cultivated, is a famous dwarf form with slow growth. Slightly more wide than it is tall, this well-shaped, very dense bush, measures approximately 50 cm (19.7 in) in height and 55 cm (21.7 in) in width (up to 60 cm (23.6 in) in height and 70 cm (27.6 in) in width after many years). It is characterized by its rounded leaves with smooth edges, rarely ending in a small thorn, 2 cm (0.8 in) long, shiny, and fairly dark green. Abundant spring flowering, in the form of small solitary bells, is followed by the production of small purple-violet berries, although this is quite rare.
Due to its small size, persistent growth, and attractive cushion-like habit, Berberis buxifolia 'Nana' is ideal for rockeries, slopes, borders, or even containers on a terrace. It is a worthy replacement for boxwood and enhances neighboring plants. It pairs beautifully with Mexican fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus) or phlox.
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Berberis
buxifolia
Nana
Berberidaceae
Barberry
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Planting and care
The Berberis buxifolia 'Nana', hardy up to -15°C (5 °F), should be planted in spring or autumn, in any well-drained, moist soil, even limestone, poor or rocky, and in a sunny position. Once well-rooted, it generally does not require any watering. Water generously and frequently during the first two summers. No need to fertilize. Pruning for balance can be done in summer. It requires little maintenance. It may be attacked by aphids, sawflies, powdery mildew, and rust. Treat at the first signs of symptoms.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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