Berberis pinnata 'Ken Hartman'
California Barberry or Holly Grape
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:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.