Nativity: Southern and central CA, NV, UT, AZ, NM; south to northern Mexico. In AZ the species is found primarily below the Mogollon Rim, on the Arizona Strip, along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon and up the Little Colorado River drainage to the Gray Mountain area.

Ecology:  Found along arid washes and arroyos, bajadas, rocky slopes, mesas and foothills 

Elevation: Below 5,500 ft

Size: 5 x 5 ft 

Flowering duration: February - May. Berries are delicious and highly nutritious 

Sun/Shade preference: Full sun to partial shade

Foliage duration: Drought deciduous