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Products > Plants - Browse Alphabetically > Berberis lomariifolia
 
Berberis lomariifolia - Chinese Holly
  

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Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Shrub
Family: Berberidaceae (Barberries)
Origin: Burma (Asia)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloomtime: Winter/Spring
Synonyms: [Mahonia lomariifolia]
Height: 6-10 feet
Width: 3-5 feet
Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun
Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F
Berberis lomariifolia (Chinese Holly) - Non-branching stems on this evergreen shrub stiffly reach 6-10 feet tall by about 5 feet wide. The dark green leaves are barbed and will keep their dark green color if they are shaded from hot afternoon sun. The yellow blooms appear in winter through early spring, they are then followed by decorative powdery blue berries, which are favored by birds. Needs regular watering. Hardy to about 20-25 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.