Berberis pinnata 'Ken Hartman'

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California Barberry or Holly Grape

 
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Description

A shrub with spiney, compound leaves. It grows 4'-5' high and as wide. Red orange new growth of this cultivar is showy. Canes take some light pruning. Purplish small berries in spring. Water efficient, tolerates light shade, Showy.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Red

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.