Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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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 type

Shrub

Size

26 ft Tall

Dormancy

Evergreen

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Color

Yellow

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Sunset Zones

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

Site type

Rocky slopes, oak

Plant communities

Coniferous Forest, Oak Woodland