Berberis canadensis: Country Or Region Of Origin
Southeastern U.S.A.
Plant Profile: Berberis canadensis
Taxonomy: Berberis canadensisNames
Allegheny Barberry, American Barberry
Phonetic Spelling:BER-ber-is ka-na-DEN-sis
Genus:Berberis
Species:canadensis
Family:Berberidaceae
The 'American Barberry' is a native deciduous shrub that thrives in the mountainous and piedmont regions of North Carolina. This plant is characterized by its vibrant green leaves and reddish-brown stems, which feature distinctive three-part spines, setting it apart from other species of barberry.
Berberis canadensis Feature Summary
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#perennial
#native shrub
#security
#hedges
#NC native
#borders
#evergreen shrub
#spiny
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Berberis canadensis Feature Summary
Attributes
Southeastern U.S.A.
Perennial
Woody
Leaves
Bright green, simple, ovate to elliptical with bristly toothed margins. 1-9 bristles per leaf.
Deciduous
Green
Simple
Alternate
Ovate
Serrate
1-3 inches
Prickly
Bark
Striped dark brown with pale white banding
Dark Brown
White
Stem
Spines are three-parted and found just below the buds.
Brown/Copper
Red/Burgundy
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Shrub
Native Plant
Deciduous
Arching
Spines
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acid (<6.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
7a
7b
8b
8a
Fruit
Berry
Red/Burgundy
Flowers
Gold/Yellow
Spring
Landscape
Rock Garden
Border
Hedge
Security
Woodland
Slope/Bank
Riparian
Spines/Thorns
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Berberis canadensis Attributes
Berberis canadensis: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Berberis canadensis Leaves
Berberis canadensis: Leaf Description
Bright green, simple, ovate to elliptical with bristly toothed margins. 1-9 bristles per leaf.
Berberis canadensis: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Berberis canadensis: Leaf Color
Green
Berberis canadensis: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Berberis canadensis: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Berberis canadensis: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Berberis canadensis: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Berberis canadensis: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Berberis canadensis: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Berberis canadensis: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Berberis canadensis Bark
Berberis canadensis: Bark Description
Striped dark brown with pale white banding
Berberis canadensis: Bark Color
Dark Brown
White
Berberis canadensis Stem
Berberis canadensis: Stem Description
Spines are three-parted and found just below the buds.
Berberis canadensis: Stem Color
Brown/Copper
Red/Burgundy
Berberis canadensis: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Berberis canadensis Whole Plant Traits
Berberis canadensis: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Berberis canadensis: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Berberis canadensis: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Berberis canadensis: Appendage
Prickles
Spines
Tendrils
Thorns
Berberis canadensis Cultural Conditions
Berberis canadensis: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Berberis canadensis: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Berberis canadensis: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Berberis canadensis: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
7a
7b
8a
8b
Berberis canadensis Fruit
Berberis canadensis: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Berberis canadensis: Fruit Color
Red/Burgundy
Berberis canadensis Flowers
Berberis canadensis: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Berberis canadensis: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Berberis canadensis Landscape
Berberis canadensis: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Berberis canadensis: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Berberis canadensis: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Berberis canadensis: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
