Berberis Species, Mexican Grapeholly
Berberislanceolata

Family: Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Berberis (BUR-bur-is)
Species: lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh)

Synonym:Mahonia lanceolata

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting