Japanese Barberry
Common Name: Japanese Barberry
Species Name: Berberis thunbergii
Family Name: Berberidaceae
Examples of Japanese Barberry Berberis thunbergii
| Habitat/Ecology | Description |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, root rots, mosaic, barberry aphid, barberry webworm and scale; pests and diseases are usually not a problem under normal landscape conditions |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 7-foot diameter, 6-foot height
- Leaves: Alternate, simple, obovate to spatulate-oblong, 0.5-1.25 inches long
| Habitat/Ecology | Description |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained, adapted to most soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 4º |
| Notes | A very tough plant and used everywhere; you will probably see purple leaved cultivars at every McDonalds |