Berberis actinacantha Mart. ex Schult.F.

A shrub. It grows about 1.2 m high. The leaves have sharp thorns around the edges. The flowers are yellow. They have 7-14 petals The fruit are green.

It is a subtropical plant. In Chile it grows between sea level and 2,000 m above sea level. It grows in areas with a rainfall between 400-800 mm per year. It suits drier areas. It grows in full sun. It can grow in light shade. It suits hardiness zone 9. It can tolerate cool temperatures and light frosts.

Plants can be grown from seed.