Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
glaucocarpa
ID:
563868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 101: t. 9102 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563200



Common Names

  • Glaucocarpa Berberis
  • Glaucocarpa Laurel
  • Glaucocarpa Leatherwood


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Description

Berberis glaucocarpa (also called Blueleaf Barberry, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub native to the western United States. It has a rounded form and grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. Its leaves are blue-green and have a waxy coating. It is found in dry, open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis glaucocarpa is an ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and parks. It has a dense, rounded form and is covered with small, yellow flowers in spring. The leaves are evergreen and can be used as a hedge or screen. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berberis glaucocarpa has small yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis glaucocarpa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Berberis glaucocarpa

Berberis glaucocarpa is native to western North America and can be found in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Berberis glaucocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis glaucocarpa?

Berberis glaucocarpa

What is the common name of Berberis glaucocarpa?

Glaucocarpous Barberry

What is the natural habitat of Berberis glaucocarpa?

It is native to China and Japan.

Species in the Berberis genus

Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica, Berberis barandana, Berberis barbeyana, Berberis batangensis,

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2673827: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.