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Mentor barberry
Scientific Name: Berberis ×mentorensis
Family: Berberidaceae
Category: Dicot
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Mentor Barberry (Berberis x mentorensis)
The Mentor barberry, scientifically known as Berberis x mentorensis, is a popular shrub appreciated for its resilience and aesthetic qualities.
Considerations for Pets
- Stems have sharp thorns, which could pose a risk of injury.
Considerations for Children
- Stems have sharp thorns, which could pose a risk of injury.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Berberis x mentorensis
- Common Name: Mentor barberry
- Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)
- Possible previous Scientific Name: Berberis mentorensis
- This is a hybrid plant between Berberis julianae and Berberis thunbergii
Distribution and Habitat
- Originated in Mentor, Ohio.
- Suitable for USDA plant hardiness zones 5 to 8.
- Often used in southern landscapes due to its tolerance of extreme conditions.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Upright, rounded habit.
- Semi-evergreen (loses its leaves in some climates).
- Typically grows to 5-7 feet tall and as wide.
- Medium to fast growth rate.
- Elliptical ovate subcoriaceous leaves.
- Small, yellowish flowers in April and May.
- Deciduous varieties display brilliant fall color.
- Low water usage.
Ecological Role
- Excellent for barrier plantings and deterring trespassers due to its thorny stems.
Plant Uses
- Good for hedging and creating screens or barriers.
- Ornamental shrub.
- Deer resistant.
- Suitable for use as a windbreak.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden provides tips and ideas for gardens.
- Fact Sheet FPS-67, October 1999, by Edward F. Gilman, University of Florida.