Seeds from Mahonia haematocarpa syn. Berberis haematocarpa Red barberry. This is an erect evergreen shrub growing up to 12 ft. tall. The leaves are several centimeters long and are each made up of a few thick, waxy, lance-shaped leaflets with spiny toothed edges. Flower color is yellow and has a fragrance, fruit is edible, high wildlife value. Birds and butterflies will love you. usda: 8 to 10