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salmon barberry
Scientific Name: Berberis aggregata
Family: Berberidaceae
Category: Dicot
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Salmon Barberry (Berberis aggregata)
Berberis aggregata, commonly known as salmon barberry, is a deciduous shrub appreciated for its ornamental value and adaptability. This plant offers visual interest throughout the seasons, from its spring flowers to its autumn foliage.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Thorny Nature: The text mentions that Berberis aggregata is a very thorny plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Berberis aggregata C.K. Schneid.
- Common Name: Salmon Barberry
- Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)
- Synonym: Berberis geraldii, Berberis brevipaniculata
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to East Asia, specifically Western China, including Sichuan and Gansu Provinces.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Deciduous shrub, growing to approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet) in height and width.
- Grows at a medium rate.
- Densely branched, reaching up to 2.5 meters (8 feet) high.
- Features striking yellow flowers in June and July.
- Flowers develop into brightly colored berries.
- Leaves exhibit excellent autumn colors.
- "Orange Rocket" variety displays salmon foliage, which emerges red in spring, with small oval leaves.
Additional Information
- Hardy to zone (UK) 6 and is not frost tender.
- Used as a herb with medicinal applications.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Barberry plants can be hosts to orange- to salmon-colored aecia on the lower leaf surfaces in early spring, where aeciospores are produced and spread.
Resources and Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Dave's Garden
- Dyntaxa