Berberis haematocarpa

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Red Barberry, Algerita

 
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Description

Red Barberry is has stiff, erect branches hold leathery, gray-green to bluish-green, holly-like foliage . Small clusters of fragrant yellow flowers appear in spring followed by edible red berries in the middle of thes ummer. It is a good wildlife plant. Low to moderate water, full sun to light partial shade, any well draining soil, very cold hardy.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.