species 511 observations

Colorado Barberry

Berberis fendleri

Field notes

Berberis fendleri, commonly known as Colorado barberry, is a shrub native to canyons and mountain slopes in the western United States (Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah).

Supports All

7 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Bent-winged Owlet 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Redstart, Greenhouse Whitefly 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Blueberry Mason Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Rocky Mountain Clearwing 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS.