Deciduous shrubs – non-flowering – Mentor Barberry

Mentor barberry

Botanical name: berberis x mentorensis 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: can reach up to 6 ft in height with up to a 7 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 6-8 

Foliage color: green, yellow, red 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired size and shape in the spring

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: hedge, foundation plant, shrub border 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators 

Watering instructions: allow the surface layer of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions :  use a tree and shrub plant food slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring as the plant comes out of dormancy 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil 

Companion plants: boxwood, nandina, bottlebrush, lavender 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested

 Invasive species: yes