species 172 observations
American Barberry
Berberis canadensis
Field notes
Supports All
12
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Fall Webworm Moth, White-marked Tussock Moth, Promethea Silkmoth, Bent-winged Owlet
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Redstart, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Ruffed Grouse, Greenhouse Whitefly
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Perplexing Bumble Bee
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Habit
- Arching Multi stemmed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.