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Berberidaceae
European barberry
Berberis vulgaris
Also known as Berberis vulgaris, Common barberry, Jaundice berry, Berberis racemosa
Zones 3–10Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Low
Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Barberry · Deciduous Shrub · Wildlife · Edible Berries · Thorny · Autumn Color · Hedging · Berberis · Medicinal · Native
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In stock at 1 nurseryStock updated 9/6/2026
European barberry is a hardy, deciduous shrub that tolerates a wide range of soils and light conditions, from full sun to partial shade. Its tart red berries attract birds and wildlife, and the plant provides excellent autumn color in the garden. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape, and handle with care as its stems bear sharp spines.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply but infrequently; allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-10b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 3 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 48 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, British Columbia, Bulgaria, Central European Rus, Colorado, Connecticut, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Delaware, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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