Berberis Species, Texas Barberry, Texas Mahonia, Texas Oregon-Grape

Berberisswaseyi

Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Berberis (BUR-bur-is)
Synonym
Mahonia swaseyi
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dripping Springs, Texas

Medina, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

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Dripping Springs, TX | March 2016 | positive

It grows well on my land in Z8 and I understand that it is cold hardy to well north of here. My bush is 7' tall. with tasty berries. It ...Read More

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