Japanese Barberry - Berberis thunbergii is a photograph by Carol Senske which was uploaded on January 3rd, 2013.
Japanese Barberry - Berberis thunbergii
This is an invasive alien species that originated in Japan and Europe. Japanese barberry is a deciduous plant that grows 2 ft. high or more. The... more
by Carol Senske
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Japanese Barberry - Berberis thunbergii
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Carol Senske
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Description
This is an invasive alien species that originated in Japan and Europe. Japanese barberry is a deciduous plant that grows 2 ft. high or more. The branches have a single sharp spine at each node. The leaves are small and oval, a nice green in summer and a very pretty red or orange in autumn.
It flowers around mid-April to May in the northeastern USA, with tiny creamy yellow-white flowers that hang downward on the stems. The berries are bright red and mature during late summer and fall often lasting through the winter.
It is a pretty plant that grows throughout our woods in places where there is dappled sun and dependable moisture. This picture was taken in Green Lane, Pennsylvania, USA, on May 6, 2012.
There is a native species that has toothed, not smooth margins on the leaves.
For more info you can visit:
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/invasivetutorial/japanese_euro_barberry.htm
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January 3rd, 2013
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Comments (5)
Lee Piper
Beautiful work! f/v
Carol Senske replied:
Thank you, Lee:>) I'm delighted you like this picture enough to give it a fave and vote - Much appreciated!
Ronda Broatch
I love how the berries in the foreground are mimicked by others in the background. Great bokeh~ FV
Carol Senske replied:
My appreciation for this thoughtful comment, Ronda! Special thanks for the V/F
Mary Machare
Nice capture of the same barberry in fall with red berries. vf
Carol Senske replied:
These are handsome plants, for sure:>) Thank you for the nice comment, vote, and fave:>)
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