Wilson’s barberry (Berberis wilsoniae)

Wilson’s barberry (Berberis wilsoniae) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as Wilson’s barberry.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Wilson’s barberry
Scientific name: Berberis wilsoniae
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

How to plant Wilson’s barberry (Berberis wilsoniae) – Marija Gajić, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Wilson’s barberry (Berberis wilsoniae) – Daderot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons