Berberis vulgaris

Berberis vulgaris European barberry

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is invasive in PA

Cultivated and escaped to fields, pastures, and disturbed woods.

Scattered throughout the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FACU
NCNE: FACU



Flowers May to early June.

Fruits August to November.

Berberis vulgaris European barberry

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is invasive in PA
Berberis vulgaris gallery
Plant Life-Form
deciduous shrub
Common Names
European barberry