Overview
Berberis candidula 'Jytte' is a plant with a bushy, mound-forming, upright, sprawling habit in the genus Berberis, part of the Berberidaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Berberis candidula 'Jytte' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedging, screening, mixed borders, containers and wildlife gardens. It is native to China (Hubei and Sichuan).
About
Berberis candidula is a species of plant in the family Berberidaceae. It is endemic to China, native to the provinces of Hubei and Sichuan.
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About the genus
Berberis, commonly known as barberry, is a large genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1–5 m tall, found throughout temperate and subtropical regions of the world. Species diversity is greatest in South America and Asia, but native species also appear in Europe, Africa, and North America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Berberis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Berberis candidula 'Jytte' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Mound-forming, Upright, Sprawling
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging, Screening, Mixed borders, Containers, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- China (Hubei, Sichuan)
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Berberis candidula 'Jytte'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Berberis sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Berberis candidula 'Jytte'?
Berberis candidula 'Jytte' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Berberis candidula 'Jytte' need?
Berberis candidula 'Jytte' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Berberis candidula 'Jytte' hardy in the UK?
Berberis candidula 'Jytte' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Berberis candidula 'Jytte'?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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