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Berberis x stenophylla 'Etna' (Golden barberry 'Etna')
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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Berberis x stenophylla 'Etna'
Other names
Golden barberry 'Etna', Narrow-leaved barberry 'Etna'
Genus
Berberis Berberis
Variety or Cultivar
'Etna' _ 'Etna' is a compact, evergreen shrub with arching branches bearing narrowly elliptic to linear, spiny-tipped, glossy, dark green leaves. Red buds open to short, clustered racemes of bright orange-yellow flowers in late spring, followed by round, blue-black fruit.
Berberis x stenophylla 'Etna' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Arching, Compact
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset. Contact with spines may irritate skin.
Flower
Yellow-orange, Orange-red in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Trim hedges after flowering.
Propagation
Many species cross freely in gardens so seed-raised plants are often hybrids.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Berberis x stenophylla 'Etna' (Golden barberry 'Etna') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in almost any soil except waterlogged. Full sun will encourage the best fruiting but partial shade is tolerated.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Berberis x stenophylla 'Etna'
Other names
Golden barberry 'Etna', Narrow-leaved barberry 'Etna'
Genus
Berberis Berberis
Variety or Cultivar
'Etna' _ 'Etna' is a compact, evergreen shrub with arching branches bearing narrowly elliptic to linear, spiny-tipped, glossy, dark green leaves. Red buds open to short, clustered racemes of bright orange-yellow flowers in late spring, followed by round, blue-black fruit.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Arching, Compact
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset. Contact with spines may irritate skin.
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-orange, Orange-red in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Trim hedges after flowering.
Propagation
Many species cross freely in gardens so seed-raised plants are often hybrids.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Berberis x stenophylla 'Etna' (Golden barberry 'Etna') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in almost any soil except waterlogged. Full sun will encourage the best fruiting but partial shade is tolerated.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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