Berberis Silver Miles

Common Name:
Silver Miles Barberry

Description:
Berberis × ottawensis 'Silver Miles' is a deciduous shrub known for its striking foliage and seasonal interest. The leaves are a rich burgundy-purple, accented with silvery-grey variegation, creating a vibrant display throughout the growing season. In spring, clusters of pale yellow flowers with red tinges bloom, attracting pollinators. These are followed by small red berries in summer, which persist into autumn, providing food for birds and adding further ornamental value. The shrub's foliage turns a vivid red in autumn before shedding for winter. 'Silver Miles' thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant once established and can be used effectively as a hedge, border, or specimen plant in Melbourne gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2.5 m

• Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pale Yellow with Red Tinge

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Drought Tolerant

Toxicity:

• All parts of the plant are considered toxic if ingested by humans and animals.

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula spp. (Lavender)

• Salvia spp.

• Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)

• Spiraea spp.

• Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)