Horticulture 221
Identification Characteristics - Shrub List #1
J. E. Klett

BERBERIDACEAE

Berberis thunbergii - Japanese Barberry

Leaves - Alternate, simple, very unequal obovate to spatulate-oblong, 2/5 to 1 1/5 inches long, obtuse, rarely acute, narrowed at base into petiole 1/12 to 2/5 inches long, quite entire, bright green above, glaucescent beneath.

Buds - Small, ovoid, solitary, sessile, about 6-pointed scale borne on spurs.

Stem - Single spine (usually).

Fruit - Bright red berry.

HABIT	FALL COLOR	FRUIT
STEM	BUDS	SHEARED AS A HEDGE