This deciduous shrub has upright arching stems that form a compact rounded habit. It has mid to dark green oblong spiny toothed leathery leaves and the small yellow cup-shaped flowers appear in clusters during summer followed by red berries. 

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Berberis x rubrostilla is a natural hybrid from South America and grows in an open sunny to semi shaded position. It prefers a well drained fertile moist soil and is frost and moderately drought tolerant. 

This Barberry is grown for its flowers and is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders or trimmed to form a hedge. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 2 to 3 years. It is also grown in large patio pots or in roof gardens and may be used on embankments. ID 2628

Berberis (BER-be-ris) x rubrostilla (roo-bro-still-ea)

Berberidaceae (BER-be-rid-AY-see-ee)