European barberry

Berberis vulgaris

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

A thorny deciduous shrub with small yellow flowers in spring and elongated red berries in fall. It is extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established, making it useful as a barrier planting or specimen shrub.

Overview

Form: Upright
Growth Rate: moderate
Size: 6–10′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy: deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b

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ColderWarmer

Seasonality

Bloom Season

Harvest Season

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Europe, western Asia, North Africa

Function & Care

wildlife benefitmedicinalhedgerowedible

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care