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Shrubs · MCH exam plant
Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii
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MA prohibited
Shrub
Key ID features
Thorny, small leaves, red/purple cultivars, red berries, INVASIVE in many states
| Botanical name | Berberis thunbergii |
|---|---|
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Berberis |
| Category | Shrubs |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4a–8b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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