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Berberis pinnata 'Ken Hartman'

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.

 

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:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.