Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Berberidaceae

Genus:

Berberis

Species:

Berberis darwinii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

blue, orange, yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon, Washington

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers fertile soils with good organic content