Korean Barberry

Berberis koreana, Berberidaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rock CotoneasterCotoneaster horizontalis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Himalayan CotoneasterCotoneaster simonsii

Pollinator Sharing

Snowy MespilusAmelanchier ovalis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Narrow-leaved BarberryBerberis × stenophylla

Closely related Berberis species can cross-pollinate and share specific barberry pests and diseases

Cretan BarberryBerberis cretica

All Berberis species share barberry aphid, scale insects, and susceptibility to rust diseases

Uses

Functions

Thorny BarrierLiving FenceDefensive HedgingErosion Control

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Berberine CompoundDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Korean Barberry grow in?

Korean Barberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Korean Barberry?

Good companions for Korean Barberry include Rock Cotoneaster, Himalayan Cotoneaster, Snowy Mespilus.

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