Overview
Berberis gagnepainii var. lanceifolia 'Green Mantle' is a bushy, compact, mound-forming shrubs in the genus Berberis, part of the Berberidaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Berberis gagnepainii var. lanceifolia 'Green Mantle' 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 and mixed borders.
About
Berberis gagnepainii var. lanceifolia 'Green Mantle' is a cultivar of the Berberis genus, which comprises shrubs with spiny branches and simple leaves that may have spine-like serrations. This cultivar forms a bushy, compact, mound-shaped habit and can be either deciduous or evergreen. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for hedging, screening, and mixed borders, with interest in spring and summer.
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
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Berberis gagnepainii var. lanceifolia 'Green Mantle' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Compact, Mound-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging, Screening, Mixed borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Berberis gagnepainii var. lanceifolia 'Green Mantle'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Berberis sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Berberis gagnepainii var. lanceifolia 'Green Mantle'?
Berberis gagnepainii var. lanceifolia 'Green Mantle' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Berberis gagnepainii var. lanceifolia 'Green Mantle' need?
Berberis gagnepainii var. lanceifolia 'Green Mantle' 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 moist but well-drained.
Is Berberis gagnepainii var. lanceifolia 'Green Mantle' hardy in the UK?
Berberis gagnepainii var. lanceifolia 'Green Mantle' 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 gagnepainii var. lanceifolia 'Green Mantle'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
