Japanese Barberry

Five-Hooked Bassia (Bassia hyssopifolia) prefers full to partial sun and can tolerate some shade. It is tolerant of drought but needs regular watering to look its best. Water deeply and infrequently, only when the top several inches of soil have dried out. Aim to water about once a week during the summer months and reduce to once every 2 weeks in cooler weather. Make sure to monitor the soil by sticking a finger in it to gauge the moisture level before watering.

Five-Hooked Bassia (Bassia hyssopifolia) is best suited for full sun, which means it should be exposed to direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. It typically exhibits optimal growth in warm climates with plenty of sunlight and relatively dry, sunny conditions. The best time for this plant species to receive sunlight is in the morning and early afternoon, from about 8am to 3pm. During this time, the plant should receive direct sunlight for the majority of its exposure. During more extreme heat, it may be beneficial to give the plant some afternoon or partial shade to keep it from wilting and drying out.

Five-Hooked Bassia (Bassia hyssopifolia) should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Pruning should not be done too severely, as this may reduce the number of flowers the plant produces. Instead, prune the stems down to a manageable size, removing the dead or damaged stems first. The methods of pruning will depend on the desired shape of the plant, as it can be kept as a shrub or maintained as a small standard tree. If maintaining as a small standard tree, the main stem should be left untouched and only side branches should be shortened and shaped. In addition, prune away any crossing branches or stems as these may damage the main structure of the tree. After pruning, fertilize and mulch Five-Hooked Bassia with a general purpose fertilizer to promote healthy growth.