Red Barberry, Algerita
Berberis Haematocarpa
Overview
Red Barberry (Berberis haematocarpa), also dubbed Algerita, is an ornamental, deciduous shrub typically reaching 3-6 feet in height and 4-7 feet in width. It boasts yellow blooms in spring and vibrant red berries in the fall. Adapted to dry conditions, it thrives in full sun. Sharp spines and its drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for water-conservative landscapes and security plantings in USDA zones 5-8.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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