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Mahonia haematocarpa

 
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Family: Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Mahonia (ma-HO-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: haematocarpa (hem-at-oh-KAR-puh) (Info)

Synonym:Berberis haematocarpa
Synonym:Berberis nevinii var. haematocarpa

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Category:
Shrubs

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

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Profile:

2 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive sterlingblur On Sep 26, 2008, sterlingblur from Vernon, AZ wrote:

I have lived here in Vernon (Crossroads) for 2 1/2 years and always thought this plant was scrub oak. But this afternoon while walking the dogs I found berries on one of the shrubs. I tasted one. Not bad. I ran and looked at some of the other shrubs but haven't found anymore yet. Got another 2 1/2 acres to look at tomorrow. I was amazed at what they are good for in a medicinal way!!

Neutral frostweed On Jan 5, 2007, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

Red Barberry, Desert Barberry Berberis haematocarpa is Native to Texas and other States.

Positive Xenomorf On Nov 11, 2004, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

The leaves are similar to Holly; the dark pink and red berries are edible. It needs a little extra water in the lower deserts.

I've seen this growing in the wild on the 'El Camino Del Diablo Trail' (Devils' Highway) that runs between Ajo and Wellton in Arizona through the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.
I've also seen these growing in the wild on West Ruby Road Trail in Arizona (South of Tucson), off of Interstate 19 through to Ruby, AZ and on to Arivaca, AZ.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Ajo, Arizona
Maricopa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Rio Rico, Arizona
Vernon, Arizona
Pittsburg, California
Albuquerque, New Mexico



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