TREES AND SHRUBS 
COMMON BARBERRY 
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’’-14” long, pointed at the 
base with toothed edges. 
FLOWERS 
Yellow in color, blossoming in May 
and June. 
FRUIT 
A brilliant red berry 4” long, borne in 
drooping clusters. Berries quite acid. 
RANGE 
Originally introduced from Europe, 
but now grows wild throughout New 
England and the Northern States. 
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) Fig. 56.—Leaf and fruit of barberry. 
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An European species planted widely in this country. 
Makes a most attractive hedge. 
