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Wisley barberry

Scientific Name: Berberis wisleyensis

Family: Berberidaceae

Category: Dicot

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Wisley Barberry (Berberis wisleyensis)

Wisley barberry, scientifically known as Berberis wisleyensis, is a hybrid species appreciated for its ornamental qualities.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The genus Berberis is known for species with spiny shoots. This may present a physical hazard.

Common Names

  • Wisley Barberry
  • Golden Barberry (potentially when referring to other Berberis species)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Berberis wisleyensis Ahrendt
  • Family: Berberidaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: While "Wisley Barberry" is listed as not accepted in some databases, it's widely used. Berberis aquifolium var. aquifolium and Berberis thunbergii are also mentioned as potentially misapplied to B. wisleyensis in cultivation.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text mentions the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, as a location where Berberis wisleyensis can be found.
  • The plant was reportedly thriving in the light soil of the Wisley Garden in Surrey, England.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Berberis in general can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs.
  • Threespine Barberry, a related species, is described as a broadleaf evergreen shrub, 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m) high, similar width, rounded, and open. This may offer insight into the potential growth habit of Wisley Barberry.
  • The purple foliage and red-tinted yellow flowers in April and May are noted as features that make this shrub interesting in gardens.

Ecological Role

  • Japanese barberry was introduced to the United States as an ornamental.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The Barberry carpet moth (Pareulype berberata) is mentioned in relation to the RHS Garden Wisley, suggesting a possible interaction.
  • The text mentions RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey was used to determine which bugs like barberry best.

Additional Information

  • The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) is repeatedly mentioned as a source of further information on various Berberis species, indicating its authority on the subject.
  • The USDA PLANTS database is referenced.