Threespine Barberry
Berberis triacanthophora
Berberidaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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Quick Facts
Height
4–6 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 5a–8b
Fall Color
Purple, red
Origin
Central China
Watch for this season
RustHigh
Aecial Stage (Alternate Host)
Powdery MildewModerate
Spring Emergence / Primary Infection
Lecanium scaleModerate
Spring Feeding & Egg Production
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Pests: Regionally Documented (1)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.