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Berberis canadensis

Genus: Berberis - Species: canadensis - Family: Berberidaceae

Phonetic Spelling: BER-ber-is ka-na-DEN-sis

Common Names:

  • Allegheny Barberry
  • American Barberry

Tags

border planting
hedge
evergreen shrub
native shrub
NC native
perennial
spines
NC Native Pollinator Plant
security plant

Quick Facts

  • Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: Not specified
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 6a
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Eastern North America

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Perennial
    • Native Plant
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

Virginia to Georgia, Alberta and Indiana

Uses

N/A

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