Intermedia Barberry
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Intermedia Barberry highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 4-8
Looking for a really reliable splash of bold color? If you have a setting where you need that little bit of something extra to spice things up, the Intermedia Barberry (Berberis thunbergii 'Intermedia') simply glows in the right light!
It has the same glossy red foliage that Barberries are prized for but in a smaller, more compact package than other varieties! Intermedia Barberry is a deciduous shrub, so it will lose its leaves in winter. It features a uniform, rounded shape, and the dense foliage presents a lush, vibrant appearance.
Delightfully hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8, Intermedia grows just 2-3 feet tall. You may notice them, but tiny yellow blossoms appear in the spring to feed your bees and butterflies, then transform into small berries that the birds adore and will feast on.
Unfortunately, the birds do spread the seeds around and in some locations of the country, Barberry do a bit "too well". Find out if you can safely grow these delightfully colorful shrubs in your community. Type in your zip code in our Hardiness Zone Finder, located above the Plant Highlights to find out, or contact your local County Extension Office.
Planting and Application:
This small, Japanese Barberry shrub makes a lovely focal point planting for your yard, or you could use several as a filler hedge or low border! Perfect for spicing up your weary foundation plantings, or filling in at the base of a tired evergreen hedge! You'll love seeing the sun hit these when added to a mixed shrub border or as a backdrop to your Rose gardens and other landscaping beds.
The deep, reddish-green foliage is a perfect accent for gray, white, stone, or wood-clad homes. Pop that color by partnering it with some bright Emerald 'n Gold Euonymus, or Boxwood at the front of the border, and you've instantly given your house a big boost of curb appeal.
Try mixing with other Barberry for an impenetrable thorny barrier planting that few would want to tangle with! Perfect as a barrier planting on its own, you can beef up the height and add some privacy with taller or columnar Barberry like Atro Nana, a Rugosa Rose or two for screening around the pool, porch, or patio!
Compact and hardy, with a standout color that sets the stage for coordinating partner plants, the Intermedia Barberry is a perfect choice. We recommend using an odd number of plants and installing them in a gentle curve or zig-zag for the best effect. Try spacing one and a half to two feet apart on center for a solid fill or loosen the spacing however, you'd like to create a visual barrier.
Intermedia is the ideal height to use below first-story windows you want to deter anyone from gaining access to! Keep peepers at bay and feel a sense of security knowing your landscaping is there to help keep you safe! This is also a great choice for urban landscapes. It can stand up to pollution!
You can grow this easy-care shrub in containers, where its naturally mounded shape works beautifully, but do be aware that Intermedia Barberry has thorns. Place these shrubs away from walkways or at least a couple of feet away from seating areas to avoid snagged clothing. Try a trio of them in tall pots in the middle of a garden bed to provide a colorful focal point.
Birds adore nesting in Barberry, as it provides them great cover. Place a birdbath and a feeder nearby and enjoy watching the action of your local songbirds.
- Radiant Red Glossy Foliage
- Compact Uniform Shaped Shrub
- Tiny Yellow Blossoms For Bees & Pollinators
- Brilliant Red Fall Color
- Mid-to-Low Borders, Backdrops, Landscape Accents & Barrier Plantings
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Barberry bushes grow best in full sun and are tolerant of many types of soil. Plant with Nature Hills Root Booster in a slightly acidic, well-drained location. Provide regular water for new plants using the Finger Test, but once established, Barberry is actually quite drought-tolerant! Provide a nice 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to protect the top of the roots. You can let it grow freely but it doesn't matter if you trim it to maintain the shape and size you prefer, just prune or shear after flowering.
- Full Sun For Best Color
- Moderate Moisture & Acidic Well-Drained Soil
- Drought Tolerant Once Established
- Nearly No-Maintenance - Prune After Flowering If Needed
- Deer Resistant & Few Pests or Diseases
You'll love this choice! Order your own Intermedia Barberry Bushes from NatureHills.com today!
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