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Japanese Barberry

Berberis Thunbergii

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Overview

Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a deciduous shrub thriving in USDA zones 4-8, noted for its vibrant red berries and thorny branches. Typically reaching 4-6 feet in height and width, it adapts well to various soil types and tolerates urban conditions. Its dense, arching branches bear small, oval-shaped green leaves that turn crimson in fall, providing year-round visual interest perfect for hedges or foundation plantings.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate
Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii) — Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a deciduous shrub thriving in USDA zones 4-8
Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii) — noted for its vibrant red berries and thorny branchesJapanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii) — Typically reaching 4-6 feet in height and widthJapanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii) — it adapts well to various soil types and tolerates urban conditionsJapanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii) — oval-shaped green leaves that turn crimson in fall

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii) — Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a deciduous shrub thriving in USDA zones 4-8
Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii) — noted for its vibrant red berries and thorny branches
Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii) — Typically reaching 4-6 feet in height and width
Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii) — it adapts well to various soil types and tolerates urban conditions
Japanese Barberry (Berberis Thunbergii) — oval-shaped green leaves that turn crimson in fall

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