About
An evergreen, semi-spiny shrub or small tree from the Himalaya and western China with narrowly oblong, leathery, dark green, spine-toothed leaves and small, yellow flowers in spring, followed by dark blue-black berries. A dense, structural and useful Berberis for a mixed shrub border or wildlife hedge.
About the genus
Lagotis includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.