Family: Berberidaceae
Author: C.K.Schneid.
Bibliography: C.S.Sargent, Pl. Wilson. 1: 360 (1913)
Year: 1913
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Berberis
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: China (Chongqing to SE. Shaanxi)
Description
Chinese Barberry, scientifically named Berberis julianae, is a notable member of the Berberidaceae family. This ornamental plant, described by C.K.Schneid., was first detailed in the bibliographic reference “Pl. Wilson. 1: 360” by C.S. Sargent in 1913.
Native to China, specifically from the Chongqing region to southeastern Shaanxi, Chinese Barberry is highly regarded for its hardiness and striking year-round appearance. The plant exhibits an evergreen habit, featuring dense, dark green foliage that coupled with its thorny branches, contributes to its reputation as an excellent natural barrier or hedge.
Berberis julianae showcases clusters of bright yellow flowers in the spring, which provide a vibrant contrast against its darker leaves. These cheerful blooms are followed by small, blue-black berries that serve as an attractive feature during the fall and winter months. With its multifaceted visual appeal and robust, adaptable nature, the Chinese Barberry is a popular choice for gardens and landscapes seeking a balance of aesthetic beauty and functional design.
Common Names
Eng: chinese barberry, great barberry, wintergreen barberry
Deu: julia-berberitze, juliane-berberitze
Dan: julianes berberis
Hun: julián-borbolya
Swe: långbladig berberis
Nld: chinese zuurbes
Nno: julianaberberis, julianes berberis
Nob: julianaberberis, julianes berberis
Cym: pren melyn tsieina
En: Chinese Barberry, Great Barberry, Wintergreen barberry, Julian’s Berberis
Da: Julianes berberis
Nl: Chinese zuurbes
Fr: Berbéris
De: Julia-Berberitze, Juliane-Berberitze, Großblättrige Berberitze, Julianas Sauerdorn
Hu: Julián-borbolya
It: Crespino di Giuliana
Nb: Julianaberberis, Julianes berberis
Nn: Julianaberberis, Julianes berberis
Sv: Långbladig berberis
Cy: Pren Melyn Tsieina
: Chinese barberry
Synonyms
- Berberis zanlanscianensis (Pamp.)
- Berberis julianae var. patungensis (Ahrendt)
- Berberis julianae var. oblongifolia (Ahrendt)
Distribution
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- Alabama (introduced)
- Czechoslovakia (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- Ireland (introduced)
- Maryland (introduced)
- New York (introduced)
- Romania (introduced)
Additional Images
Fruit
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Leaf
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Flower
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Habit
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Bark
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Other
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3981543)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:106800-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Berberis julianae C.K.Schneid.)
