Hollyleaved Barberry (Aquifolium)

The Hollyleaved Barberry (Aquifolium) is generally described as a perennial shrub or subshrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Hollyleaved Barberry (Aquifolium) has green foliage and inconspicuous yellow flowers, with a smattering of conspicuous blue fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are retained year to year. The Hollyleaved Barberry (Aquifolium) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Hollyleaved Barberry (Aquifolium) will reach up to 8 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 8 feet.

The Hollyleaved Barberry (Aquifolium) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -43°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.