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Beginner
skill rating |
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1.5m
max. spread |
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2m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Berberis linearifolia 'Orange King'
Other names: Barberry 'Orange King'
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Genus: Berberis
Variety or cultivar: 'Orange King' _ 'Orange King' is a large, upright, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, deep orange flowers in spring and dark purple fruit in autumn.
Berberis linearifolia 'Orange King' is: Evergreen
Flower: Orange in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Blue-black in Autumn
Habit: Upright
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset.
Berberis linearifolia 'Orange King' (Barberry 'Orange King') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Fruiting and autumn colour are better in full sun.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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