Berberis aquafolium



Botanical Name:  Berberis aquafolium 

Common Name:  Oregon grape 

Family:   Berberidaceae 

Distribution/Origin:  Native 

Leaf/Bud: pinnate, serrate, glaucous, red rachis, opposite 

Flower/Inflorescence: bright yellow clusters of flowers produced in winter 

Fruit/Seed: purple - black berries 

Stem/Bark: red petiole and stem

Size: height 3 - 6ft, spread 2  5ft 

Habit: upright

Form: upright 

Culture: partial to full shade, moist well-drained soil best, dry soil ok

Landscape Use: evergreen shrub, winter interest, dry soil and shade tolerant