About
A small, spiny, semi-evergreen shrub from Mexico with bipinnate leaves of small, rounded, glaucous leaflets and erect racemes of small, bright yellow flowers in spring, followed by small, dark purple, edible berries. A drought-tolerant and ornamental Mexican barberry relative for a warm, dry, well-drained, sunny position.
About the genus
Tilia are deciduous trees with broadly ovate or heart-shaped leaves and pendulous clusters of fragrant yellow-green flowers, followed by conspicuous winged fruits
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake young.
PruningPrune in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.