Red Oregon-Grape
Berberis haematocarpa
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Shrub, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Butterflies, Bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
8 × 6 |
| Flowering Season | February-June |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 0 °F |
| Leaf Description | Compound with holly like spines |
| Fruit | Red or purple berries |
| Longevity In years |
20 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3000-7500 ft. |
| Description | This fairly large, evergreen shrubs acts as a good visual barrier or focal point for a landscape. The berries are attractive to a variety of bird species. This plant can be intermixed with mesquite (Prosopis velutina), hackberry (Celtis pallida), and Aloysia (Aloysia spp.) in a bird friendly garden. |
