This shrub is at the northern end of the Philadelphus Walk.

A survivor from 37 Berberis planted by Mr Hammond.

The Chinese barberry or Wintergreen barberry is a flowering evergreen shrub which is native to Central China (Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, and Sichuan). It is widely grown as an ornamental in other temperate regions. It is naturalised in parts of the US.

Grows to a height of 3 m, as a dense bush with spiny obvate leaves, suitable for hedging. Flowers are yellow, tinged with red, borne in clusters of up to 25 flowers. Berries are elliptical, dark purple, almost black, with a white bloom, up to 6 mm long.

Introduced to the UK in 1900 by E H Wilson, employed by Veitch Nurseries

This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.