TREES AND SHRUBS 



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COMMON BARBERRY 



An European species planted widely in this country. 

 Makes a most attractive hedge. 



COMMON BARBERRY 

 Berberis vulgaris 



FORM 



A thorny bush 3'-10' high, suckers 

 freely. 



LEAVES 



Are crowded in clusters in the axils 

 of each bunch of spines. Leaves 

 from 1"-1" long, pointed at the 

 base with toothed edges. 



FLOWERS 



Yellow in color, blossoming in May 

 and June. 



FRUIT 



A brilliant red berry J" long, borne in 

 drooping clusters. Berries quite acid. 



RANGE 



Originally introduced from Europe, 

 but now grows wild throughout New 

 England and the Northern States. 



Fig. 56. Leaf and fruit of barberry. 



