Berberis hamiltoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamiltoniana
ID:
563914
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ahrendt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Gard. Ill. 64: 426 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563246
Common Names
- Hamiltoniana Berberis
- Hamiltoniana Laurel
- Hamiltoniana Leatherwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Berberis hamiltoniana (also called Hamilton's barberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in the temperate forests of the western United States and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis hamiltoniana 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 hamiltoniana has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Berberis hamiltoniana can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Berberis hamiltoniana
Berberis hamiltoniana is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in western China.
Berberis hamiltoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berberis hamiltoniana?
Berberis hamiltoniana
What is the common name of Berberis hamiltoniana?
Hamilton's barberry
What is the natural habitat of Berberis hamiltoniana?
It is native to the Himalayas
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-2673871: Based on the initial data import
Leslie Walter Allam Ahrendt (1903-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ahrendt' in the authors string.