Berberis haematocarpa - Red Barberry, Desert Barberry (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation Forage source for the West

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Berberis haematocarpa - Red Barberry, Desert Barberry (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation Forage source for the WestThis shrub has very spiny leaves that are various shades of green, blue and pink. In spring yellow flowers are followed by red to yellow berries that are enjoyed by wildlife. Roots may be mildly toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Berberidaceae Species Name Berberis haematocarpa Common Name Red Barberry, Desert Barberry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow,