Berberis aquifolium 'Compacta' - Compacta Oregon Grape (Plant) Size:1G NON-NATIVE Huge leaves

NON-NATIVE Huge leaves

This subspecies has grayer foliage that appears almost velvety

But this dependency of monarchs on milkweeds as food is not reciprocated

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Northern Channel Islands (except San Miguel Island) Natural Habitat Gravel

The California Naturalist Handbook provides a fun

Berberis aquifolium 'Compacta' - Compacta Oregon Grape (Plant) Size:1G NON-NATIVE Huge leavesPlant Characteristics Family Name Berberidaceae Species Name Berberis aquifolium 'Compacta' Common Name Compacta Oregon Grape Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Part Sun, Coast Shade, Inland Shade, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months March, April Evergreen Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 2ft. x 5ft. Growth Rate Fast Endangered N A Growth Habit Prostrate, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Selected