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Berberis trifoliolata

Barberry

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer:

 

Description

Evergreen shrub that grows at a slow-moderate rate to 5' x 5'. Leaves are blue-gray and prickly. Yellow flowers appear late winter to spring followed by red berries that attract birds. Accepts full sun. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Wild Garden

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, With Rocks

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.