Plant Details

Berberis wilsoniae

Wilson's barberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Berberis wilsoniae
Also known as: Wilson's barberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub, Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Width: 2.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
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