Plant Profile: Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame'

Names

Orange Flame, 'Orange Flame' Grape Holly, Oregon Grape Holly

  • Photo of Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame' (Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame's)

Phonetic Spelling:BER-ber-is awk-wih-FOH-lee-um

Genus:Berberis

Species:aquifolium

Family:Berberidaceae

The 'Orange Flame' and 'Oregon Grape Holly' is a compact variety within the barberry family, known for its striking winter appeal in shaded areas of the garden. It features new leaves that emerge in a vibrant copper-orange hue, transitioning to dark green, glossy foliage as they mature. In early spring, the plant produces bright lemon-yellow flowers. For optimal growth, it should be situated in partial to full shade, thriving in moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. Additionally, it requires protection from strong winds and direct sunlight.

For further details, refer to information on Berberis aquifolium.

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame' Feature Summary

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Tags

#perennial
#orange leaves
#woody
#security
#hedges
#deer resistant
#copper leaves
#spines
#borders
#evergreen shrub
#compact habit
#heavy shade tolerant

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Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame' Feature Summary

Attributes
Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, Northern California
Fruits are edible
Perennial
Woody
low flammability
Fruit
Plant more than one shrub for best fruit production.
Black
Blue
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Flowers
Leaves
Green
Orange
Gold/Yellow
Red/Burgundy
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
> 6 inches
Edible
Fragrant
Showy
Landscape
Winter Garden
Shade Garden
Border
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Small groups
Security
Songbirds
Spines/Thorns

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame' Attributes

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Country Or Region Of Origin

Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, Northern California

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Edibility

Fruits are edible

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Fire Risk Rating

extreme flammability
high flammability
low flammability
medium flammability

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame' Fruit

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Fruit Description

Plant more than one shrub for best fruit production.

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Fruit Type

Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Fruit Color

grass
Black
grass
Blue

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Fruit Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame' Whole Plant Traits

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Appendage

Prickles
Spines
Tendrils
Thorns

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame' Cultural Conditions

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame' Flowers

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame' Leaves

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Leaf Color

spa
Green
spa
Orange

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Deciduous Leaf Fall Color

spa
Gold/Yellow
spa
Red/Burgundy

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Leaf Arrangement

Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Leaf Length

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Leaf Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame' Stem

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame' Landscape

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Attracts

Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees

Berberis aquifolium 'Orange Flame': Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy