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


