Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii)

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Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) leaves

This introduced species is the most common barberry in North Carolina. It is easy to recognize since it is our only barberry with entire leaves and simple spines.

Grayson Co., VA 9/23/06.

Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) leaves

The leaves are spathulate (spoon-shaped).

Alleghany Co., NC 5/27/07.

Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) leaves

Alleghany Co., NC 5/27/07.

Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) fruit

Grayson Co., VA 9/23/06.

Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) bark

Bark detail.

Grayson Co., VA 7/3/06.

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