Rosemary Barberry

Berberis stenophylla

Berberidaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced

Last updated March 8, 2026

Data Maturity Structured

This profile synthesizes data from multiple published sources. Expert field review is in progress.

Quick Facts

Height

10 ft

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness

Zone Zones 5–6

Diseases (4)

Symptom category — not a single disease Leaf Spot Thekopsora minima and Naohidemyces vaccinii Rust abiotic (drought, heat stress) or bacterial (Xylella fast... Leaf Scorch Multiple obligate biotrophic fungi (Erysiphales: Erysipha... Powdery Mildew

Pests (1)

Parthenolecanium spp. Lecanium scale

Cultivars (2)

'Irwinii'

Common name: Irwin Rosemary Barberry; Mature height: 5–4 ft

'Nana'

Common name: Dwarf Rosemary Barberry; Mature height: 2 ft