• Photo of Berberis eurybracteata (Berberis eurybracteatas)

Plant Profile: Berberis eurybracteata

Names

Barberry

  • Photo of Berberis eurybracteata (Berberis eurybracteatas)

Phonetic Spelling:BER-ber-is YUR-ree-brak-tee-ay-tuh

Genus:Berberis

Species:eurybracteata

Family:Berberidaceae

This is a drought-resistant broadleaf evergreen shrub that thrives in urban environments. It prefers well-drained soil and flourishes in full sunlight, although it can also withstand partial shade.

Berberis eurybracteata Feature Summary

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#drought tolerant
#woody
#low maintenance
#security
#air pollution tolerant
#showy fruits
#hedges
#spines
#borders
#evergreen shrub
#urban conditions tolerant

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Berberis eurybracteata Feature Summary

Whole Plant Traits
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)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Good Drainage
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
Fruit
Purple/Lavender
Black
Blue
Flowers
Landscape
Border
Hedge
Mass Planting
Security
Deer
Pollution
Urban Conditions
Songbirds

Berberis eurybracteata Attributes

Berberis eurybracteata: Country Or Region Of Origin

China

Berberis eurybracteata: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Berberis eurybracteata: Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Berberis eurybracteata Whole Plant Traits

Berberis eurybracteata: 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 eurybracteata: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Berberis eurybracteata: Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Berberis eurybracteata: Appendage

Prickles
Spines
Tendrils
Thorns

Berberis eurybracteata Cultural Conditions

Berberis eurybracteata: 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 eurybracteata: Soil pH

Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Berberis eurybracteata: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Berberis eurybracteata: Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Berberis eurybracteata: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
10a
thermostat
10b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Berberis eurybracteata Fruit

Berberis eurybracteata: Fruit Type

Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua

Berberis eurybracteata: Fruit Color

grass
Black
grass
Blue
grass
Purple/Lavender

Berberis eurybracteata: Fruit Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Berberis eurybracteata Flowers

Berberis eurybracteata: Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow

Berberis eurybracteata: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Berberis eurybracteata: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Berberis eurybracteata: Flower Size

1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches

Berberis eurybracteata Leaves

Berberis eurybracteata: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Berberis eurybracteata: Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Berberis eurybracteata: Leaf Arrangement

Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled

Berberis eurybracteata: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Berberis eurybracteata: Leaf Length

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Berberis eurybracteata: Leaf Feel

Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy

Berberis eurybracteata Stem

Berberis eurybracteata: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Berberis eurybracteata Landscape

Berberis eurybracteata: 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 eurybracteata: Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Berberis eurybracteata: 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 eurybracteata: Attracts

Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees