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SHRUBS 



JUNE BERRY (Amelanchier alnifolia). The June Berry or Western 

 Service berry, also called the Shad Bush in some localities, a native 

 of the state, grows to a height of 6 to 8 feet, blooms very early in 

 spring and produces a large number of berries that are ornamental 

 and edible. 



COMMON BARBERRY (Berberis vulgaris). The common barberry 

 is not native to the state but grows readily in all parts of the state. 



Figure 22 Common Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) on Experiment Station 



Grounds. 



It is a medium tall shrub, produces bright yellow flowers in spring, 

 followed by ornamental berries. It is well adapted to low, trimmed 

 or untrimmed hedges. Many people object to planting the Barberry 

 because of its relation to the wheat rust (Puccinia graminis.) 



PURPLE LEAVED BARBERRY (Berberis vulgaris atropurpurea) pro- 

 duces pretty yellow flowers, followed by small berries that ranain 

 until winter. The handsome purple leaves hold on until early winter. 

 Very good for use in the shrubbery cluster, for hedges and individual 

 specimens. 



JAPANESE BARBERRY (Berberis Thunbergii). This is the most 

 handsome of all barberries. It is a dwarf shrub growing very grace- 

 fully, producing dark green leaves and yellow flowers in summer and 

 beautiful bright red leaves and bright red berries in late fall. It is 

 excellent for low hedges and for planting in front of shrubbery clusters. 

 It is not perfectly hardy as the young branches kill back part way 

 but this is not serious enough to prohibit its use on a small scale. 



