Common Barberry
Photo Credit: Daniel Laubhann
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Common Name: Common Barberry Scientific Name: Berberidaceae Habitat: Dry Forest edges, Ornamental Provincial Designation: Prohibited Noxious Prohibited Noxious weeds are plant species that are designated as "prohibited noxious" in the Alberta weed regulation. Prohibited noxious weeds must be destroyed, meaning all growing parts need to be killed or the plant's reproductive mechanisms need to be rendered non-viable. |
Origin
Common barberry originates from Europe and Asia and was introduced to North America as early as the 17th century. It has been used as a dye, in jam and as an ornamental shrub for hedgerows.
Legislated Because
It is legislated because it is a host for cereal stem rust and, as such, it poses a serious threat to cereal crops. When it escapes from cultivation it can invade wooded areas.
Description
Common barberry is an erect, deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. Its yellow flowers are arranged in 2-6 cm long drooping clusters and appear in early summer.
The simple leaves are a dull light green colour with toothed edges. The fruits are about 1 cm long red berries.
Typically, this shrub has three pronged thorns.
Learn more about this species:
See Fact Sheets - Alberta Invasive Species Council
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For More Information
Weed Management
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In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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| invasiveweeds@edmonton.ca |
