Berberis sonnei (Abrams) McMinn

Scientific Name: Berberis sonnei (Abrams) McMinn


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Ranunculales / Berberidaceae / Mahonia Nutt./ Berberis sonnei (Abrams) McMinn

<i>Berberis sonnei</i> (Abrams) McMinn
General Information
Usda SymbolBESO
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub,
Native LocationsBESO

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Berberis sonnei (Abrams) McMinn is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-23
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum180
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum45
Precipitation, Minimum15
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee2
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormStoloniferous
Fruit/Seed ColorBlue


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound66560
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Berberis sonnei</i> (Abrams) McMinn

<i>Berberis sonnei</i> (Abrams) McMinn

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