Fremont Barberry
Berberis fremontii
Berberidaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
Last updated
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
5–10 ft
Spread
6 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
6.0-8.5
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 5a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
april to may
Origin
the southwest; Utah, Colorado
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
RustHigh
Uredinial Stage (Summer)
Lecanium scaleModerate
Spring Feeding & Egg Production
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Pests: Regionally Documented (1)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.