Berberis darwinii

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Berberis darwinii

Also known as: Darwin's Barberry, Darwin's berberis

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Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 3.00 m

Width: 3.50 m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit

Edibility:
(4)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Dye, Hedge, Voedselbos

Description

Fruit - can be eaten raw or cooked and used in preserves. It has a sour but nevertheless pleasant taste that is especially loved by children. When the fruit is fully ripe, it loses most of its sour flavor and becomes very delicious. Unfortunately, the fruit contains a lot of seeds in relation to the amount of pulp, which somewhat detracts from the enjoyment of eating. The fruit tastes wonderful in raw muesli or cooked in porridge. The fruits are about 7 mm long.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/09

End of Harvest: 15/11

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Taxus baccata Yew, English yew, Common Yew	Yew provides shade and helps retain moisture around Berberis darwinii roots.
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme	Thyme attracts beneficial insects and can help deter pests from Berberis darwinii.
Morus alba White mulberry	Mulberries provide a habitat for wildlife, which can improve the ecosystem around Berberis darwinii.
Sambucus nigra European elder	Elderberry can improve soil fertility and attract pollinators that benefit Berberis darwinii.
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry	Blackberry serves as a support structure for Berberis darwinii and provides habitat for beneficial insects.
Rosa rugosa Ramanas Rose, Rugosa rose	Beach rose can provide additional flowers that attract pollinators to Berberis darwinii.
Hibiscus syriacus Rose Of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub Althea, Hardy Hibiscus	Rose of Sharon can attract pollinators and improve the aesthetic appeal of the guild with blooms.