Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Berberidaceae

Genus:

Berberis

Species:

Berberis koehneana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

red, orange

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds may show erratic germination; cold stratification improves germination rates. Some seeds may require extended periods or second winter.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI