Japanese barberry
Berberis thunbergii · Berberidaceae (Barberry family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to obovate with an entire margin
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Fasciculate or clustered on short shoots along woody stems
Venation
Pinnate venation with subtle primary veins
Key Features
Small, spatulate to obovate purple leaves clustered in fascicles on slender stems
Description
A dense, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub featuring spines along the stems, small colorful foliage, yellow spring flowers, and oblong red berries in autumn
Habitat
Thrives in full sun to partial shade across well-drained soils in temperate forest edges and open landscapes
Native Range
Native to Japan, widely naturalized and planted throughout North America and Europe
Identified on 10/20/2026