species 21,134 observations

European Barberry

Berberis vulgaris

Field notes

Supports All

27 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Scallop Shell Moth, Small Engrailed, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth, White-marked Tussock Moth 12
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Common Raven, Barberry Aphid, Mallard, Eurasian Jackdaw 7
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Common Aerial Yellowjacket, Common Flower Fly 8

Range

United States

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: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Resists: Dry soil Poor soil
Habit: Arching Broad Erect
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Edible Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.