Berberis haematocarpa
Red Barberry, Algerita
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.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines
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.