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Berberis trifoliata /Mexican barberry
Spiny-tipped leaves, red berries
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Spiny-tipped leaves, red berries
Close-up of foliage and red berries
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Scientific Name:
Berberis trifoliata
Common Name:
Mexican barberry
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Winter
Flower color:
Yellow
Fruit present:
Spring, Summer
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Low
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Has medicinal uses. Flowers appear in February to April and are very fragrant. Edible fruit, attract birds and wildlife. This species has attractive lobed leaves. Provide full sunlight and a well drained soil.