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What shrub is this?

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by 1975VW, Apr 8, 2026 at 9:59 AM.

  1. 1975VW

    1975VW Apprentice Gardener

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    Hello
    My son has been doing work experience at a retired botanic garden in Wiltshire. This beautiful flowering shrub is thriving in this week’s warm weather but nobody seems to be able to identify it. Any suggestions as to what it is? thank you
     

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  2. CarolineL

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    Google lens says it's Berberis valdiviana. But the foliage doesn't look as shiny as Berberis - also not sure of the scale - a hand in shot would help please!
    It looks great though.
     
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    • NigelJ

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      I agree with @CarolineL foliage is not right for B valdivana I have that in my garden.
      A couple of questions roughly how tall is the shrub and are there any spines on it?
       
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