Berberis wilsoniae
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Berberis wilsoniae
Also known as:
Wilson's barberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub, Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.00 m
Width:
2.00 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye
Dye
Description
The fruit can be eaten both raw and cooked. It has a sour taste similar to lemon and is a good addition to muesli. Children and some adults enjoy the fruit raw, especially in small amounts. However, most adults prefer to cook it and use it in pies, jam, etc. The fruits are about 6 mm long.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
15/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
This plant can help in attracting pollinators, benefiting the fruiting of Berberis wilsoniae. |
|
Malus prunifolia Chinese Apple, Plumleaf crab apple |
Offers shade and helps to create a microclimate that benefits Berberis wilsoniae. |
|
Crataegus anomala Arnold hawthorn |
Provides organic matter and nutrients to the soil, enhancing the growth of Berberis wilsoniae. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Enhances biodiversity and attracts a variety of beneficial insects, thereby promoting health in the garden ecosystem. |
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Provides ground cover and helps to prevent soil erosion, while also offering additional fruits in the garden. |