Red Barberry, Desert Barberry

Sun Exposure: Full sun, light shade

Origin: Southwestern USA, northwestern Mexico, at 3000 to 7000 feet elevation (900-2100 m)

Growth Habits: Shrub, slowly growing up to 6 to 8 feet tall (1.8-2.4 m), 6 feet spread (1.8 m); holly-like leaves

Watering Needs: Little to moderate water when established, needs good drainage

Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting

• by semi-hardwood stem tip, secondary cuttings, in late spring. Apply IBA TALC 8000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 6-8 weeks.
• by seeds, in spring. The seeds can be harvested in late summer. The seeds need cold-warm-cold stratification.

Blooming Habits:
Abundant yellow flowers in spring, followed by edible deep pink to red, juicy berries