Berberis trifoliolata
Barberry
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:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.