California Barberry

Carried by 1 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

California Barberry (Berberis pinnata ssp. pinnata) is a native shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in rocky slopes, at elevations from 0-3900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

26 ft Tall

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

Yellow

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Sunset Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17*, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Rocky slopes, oak

Plant communities

Coniferous Forest, Oak Woodland

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 4 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Barberry Geometer

Coryphista meadii

Fall Webworm

Hyphantria cunea

Mesogona olivata

Tissue Moth

Triphosa haesitata

Alternative names

Common names:

California Barberry

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