Berberis eurybracteata, also known as soft-caress barberry or narrowleaf mahonia, a popular ornamental plant with attractive foliage and fragrant flowers

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Berberis eurybracteata, also known as the soft-caress barberry or the narrowleaf mahonia, is an evergreen shrub native to China. It is a popular ornamental plant, valued for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Berberis eurybracteata is a slow-growing shrub that typically reaches 3 to 5 feet in height and spread. It has slender, arching branches that are covered in narrow, spine-free leaflets. The leaflets are 1 to 2 inches long and have a serrated margin. They are typically green in color, but they can also be tinged with red or purple.

In the fall, Berberis eurybracteata produces clusters of fragrant yellow flowers. The flowers are small and bell-shaped, and they are arranged in racemes. The flowers are followed by small, blue-black berries.

Berberis eurybracteata is a relatively easy-to-care-for plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant, but it will benefit from regular watering during the dry season. Berberis eurybracteata is also relatively pest-free, but it can be susceptible to scale insects and aphids.

Here are some additional details about the leaves of Berberis eurybracteata:

  • Leaf type: Pinnate compound
  • Leaf arrangement: Alternate
  • Leaf margin: Serrated
  • Leaf texture: Leathery
  • Leaf color: Green, sometimes with red or purple tinting
  • Leaf size: 1 to 2 inches long

Berberis eurybracteata is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used in a variety of garden settings. It is a good choice for foundation plantings, borders, and containers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

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