Mentor Barberry (Berberis x mentorensis)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Mentor Barberry
Berberis x mentorensis

Mentor Barberry flowers
Mentor Barberry flowers
 
Features
Small yellow flowers in clusters in spring; autumn color is red-orange. 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates a wide range of soils; avoid wet sites. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
5-7 Feet
 
Size
Small
Medium
 
 
Mature Width
5-7 Feet
 
Mature Form
Multi-stemmed with a rounded habit. 
 
Native To:
Of hybrid origin 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Uses
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Orange
Red
 
 
Pests and Problems
 
Additional Notes

 

 
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