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Wintergreen barberry

Berberis julianae

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Common names

19 names · 15 languages
EnglishYour language
Other languages (14)
Dutch
  • Chinese zuurbes[2][3]
  • Zuurbes
French
  • Épine-vinette de Juliana[2][3]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • dřišťál Juliin[3]
German
  • Juliane-Berberitze[4]
  • Julianes Berberitze[2][3]
Hungarian
  • Júlia-borbolya[3]
Italian
Norwegian
  • julianeberberis[3]
Polish
  • Berberys Julianny[3]
Russian
  • Барбарис Юлианы[3]
Slovak
  • dráč Júliin[3]
Swedish
  • långbladig berberis[3]
Turkish
  • Kış Yeşili[3]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Berberis julianae — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Wintergreen Barberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Berberis julianae.
  • Chinese Barberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Berberis julianae.
  • Juliana’s Barberry, — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Berberis julianae.
[2] Berberis julianae — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • wintergreen barberry — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Julianes Berberitze — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Chinese Barberry — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Épine-vinette de Juliana — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Crespino cinese — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Chinese zuurbes — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
[3] Berberis julianae — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • wintergreen barberry — results[20].names[1]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Julianes Berberitze — results[20].names[3]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Chinese Barberry — results[20].names[2]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Épine-vinette de Juliana — results[20].names[11]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Crespino cinese — results[20].names[14]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Chinese zuurbes — results[20].names[8]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • julianeberberis — results[20].names[4]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • dřišťál Juliin — results[20].names[5]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Барбарис Юлианы — results[20].names[6]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • långbladig berberis — results[20].names[7]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • 豪猪刺 — results[20].names[9]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • 豪豬刺 — results[20].names[10]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Júlia-borbolya — results[20].names[12]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Berberys Julianny — results[20].names[13]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • dráč Júliin — results[20].names[15]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
  • Kış Yeşili — results[20].names[16]; taxon id 437555; Berberis julianae.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Berberis julianae ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Chinese Barberry (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 166600; taxon 68KBW.
  • Juliane-Berberitze (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 166601; taxon 68KBW.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Berberis julianae is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Berberidaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
1.83–3.05 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
1.22–2.44 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Dense; Mounding; Open; Rounded

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Broadleaf Evergreen

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; Sand

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
China (Chongqing to SE. Shaanxi).

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
Plant profile

About this plant

Wintergreen barberry (Berberis julianae) is a shrub. It flowers in May.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Berberis julianae — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1997733; ID 68KBW; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1997733; ID 68KBW; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Berberis julianae — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Berberis julianae — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 1325351; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1207494, 1207495

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.