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Shrub
Bushy
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset
H5 (hardy - cold winter)
Yellow in Spring
Green in Spring and SummerOrange and Red in Autumn
Dark Red in Autumn
1.5-2.5 metres
1-1.5 metres
10-20 years
barberry 'Georgei'
Berberidaceae
Berberis can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with spiny shoots bearing simple, often spine-toothed leaves, and small yellow or orange flowers in axillary clusters or racemes, followed by small berries
'Georgei' is a deciduous shrub with arching branches bearing toothed, elliptic leaves which colour well in autumn. Pendent racemes of small yellow flowers in late spring are followed by deep red berries
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Grows in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Coastal, Cottage/Informal Garden, Flower borders and beds, Hedging/Screens or Low Maintenance
Pruning group 2
Generally pest free
May be subject to powdery mildews
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