1. Botanical Name
BERBERIS THUNBERGII

2. BER - ber - iss thun-BERG-ee-eye
PRONUNCIATION
BER - ber - iss thun-BERG-ee-eye

3. Common Name
Japanese Barberry

5. Family
Berberidaceae

6. Life Cycle
Semi-deciduous perennial

7. Growth Habit
Shrub
Globe shaped
H 3-5’
W 3-5’

8. ARRANGEMENT
Alternate

9. Leaf
Ovate
Length 1/2” - 1 1/2”
Width 1/4” - 1/2”

10. Margin
Entire

11. Veins
Pinnate

12. COMPOSITION
Simple

15. Texture
Medium

16. Flower
Spring
Yellow

18. Fruit
Fall
Winter
Red 1/8” oblong

19. Exposure
Sun

20. Growth
Slow

21. Use
Hedge
Specimen

22. Description Has spines 1/4” to 1/2” long
Many cultivars with varying colors of foliage

24. Cultural Practices Easily transplanted from containers
Extremely adaptable
Withstands dry conditions

25. Problems
Usually have little trouble
Don’t plant where extremely moist

26. Zones
4 -9

27. Native of
Southern Europe