Quackin Grass Nursery

Berberis canadensis – ​Yes, it is a fact: there exists a southeastern North American native barberry! As with so many Asian species and New World counterparts, both can be traced back to common ancestry. This species, rare in the trade, is more collector plant than ornamental. It would make a good filler shrub at woodland’s edge in a naturalistic setting or as a collector’s arboretum subject. It does sport pretty good muted russet fall color, has yellow spring flowers and sets small red fruits at the branch tips in late season. Berberis canadensis is endangered in many locations. We’re trying to keep it going! Our one isolated subject in the landscape has produced has produced scant seed. In an important sidenote: research has apparently determined that this species actually is apparently a host plant for wheat rust as had been assumed for a very long time. In that, we urge customers who live in regions where wheat is an important crop not to consider this shrub. Site Berberis canadensis in full sun to half shade planted in fertile soil. Cutting grown.