Berberis haematocarpa |
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Red Barberry, Algerita |
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.
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
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
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Hedge, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Wildlife
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.