Berberis aquifolium is a native plant in the North American West from Southeast Alaska to Northern California to central New Mexico, often occurring in the understory of Douglas-fir forests (although other forest types contain the species) and in brushlands in the Cascades, Rockies, and northern Sierra Nevada.

Feb 27, 2024 · Berberis Aquifolium is commonly used to treat a variety of health conditions, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and urinary tract infections. Berberis Aquifolium has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly among Native American groups.

Sep 17, 2024 · Oregon grape (Berberis aquifolium or Mahonia aquifolium) is a medicinal herb from the Berberidaceae plant family. Long ago, American Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest used Oregon grape for many ailments, including stomach problems, hemorrhages, tuberculosis, and …

Berberis aquifolium is an evergreen shrub that is native to rocky woods and coniferous forests in the Pacific Northwest from British Columbia to northern California. It is known by a large variety of different common names including Oregon hollygrape, Oregon grapeholly or Oregon grape.

Drought tolerant, this slow-growing plant has a tiering habit and cane-like growth with tendency to sucker and form colonies. It grows best in light shade, as color will bleach out if grown in full sun; it does require a few hours of sun per day to flower. It also dislikes summer heat.

Dwarf Mahonia (Berberis aquifolium var. repens) is a native plant, growing in the mountains and foothills of the northern part of California. It enjoys dry shade below 700 ft. It can be found as far north as SE Alaska and eastern Alberta to central New Mexico.

Berberis aquifolium var. repens (Creeping Barberry) - This slow-growing native evergreen shrub grows 1 to 3 feet tall and spreads slowly by underground runners to form wide drifts. The leaves are dark blue-green and in winter they have a reddish tinge.

Berberis aquifolium is a shrub that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.

It produces masses of bright yellow flowers that later mature into blue berries with a velvety (glaucous) sheen. It is also unique among New England barberries in not having spines. The leaves, bark, and roots of this species have been used by …

Berberis aquifolium is the state flower of Oregon. It is widely used as an ornamental and has been reported as an escape from cultivation in scattered localities across the continent (Ontario, Quebec, central California, Michigan, and Nevada ).