Berberis aquifolium | Oregon Grape | Various
Berberis aquifolium belongs to the plant family BERBERIDACE and Genus Berberis This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Berberis aquifolium does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Berberis aquifolium so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Berberis aquifolium Oregon grape is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Berberis aquifolium is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as a cholagogue, an emollient or a digestive tonic. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the root.
Berberis aristata | Pepal Barberry. Originated in India | Various
Berberis asiatica | Raisin Barberry. Originated in India | Various
Berberis buxifolia | Magellan Barberry. Originated in South America;Chile | Shrub
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.