Scientific Name
Berberis triacanthophora

Common Name
Threespine barberry
 
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Texture: Medium to fine
Form: Dense mound
Flower/Fruit: Pale yellow to white flowers with a reddish tinge; 0.3" bluish black fruit
Foliage: Alternate, simple, bright green leaves; purplish red winter color
Comments: Drought tolerant; more open than many barberries; three parted spines
Cultivars: --
   
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