This shrub is on the west side of the Philadelphus Walk.

Supplier unknown.

Native to northeastern India’s Manipur region, known for its shiny leaves (turning purple in winter), bright yellow flowers, and purplish-black berries, valued ornamentally and for medicinal compounds.

Discovered by Sir George Watt in 1882 and introduced by him.

For further information: ‘Berberis manipurana’ from the website Trees and Shrubs Online