Japanese Barberry

Berberis thunbergii · Berberidaceae (Barberry family)

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Japanese Barberry

Leaf Morphology

Leaf Type

Simple, deciduous

Shape

Obovate, unlobed

Margin

Entire

Arrangement

Fascicled or clustered

Venation

Pinnate, with obscure secondary veins

Key Features

Small obovate leaves with entire margins clustered in fascicles along slender stems.

Description

A dense, spiny deciduous shrub growing up to two meters tall with arching branches. Produces small yellow flowers followed by oblong red berries and vibrant autumn foliage.

Habitat

Thrives in full sun to partial shade across well-drained upland soils and forest margins.

Native Range

Native to Japan, widely cultivated and naturalized throughout temperate North America and Europe.

Identified on 10/20/2026