Salmon Barberry (Berberis aggregata)

Family: Berberidaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Berberis aggregata is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 1.5 m (5ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, it can be eaten in quantity by those who like acid fruits - children seem particularly keen on it. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A fairly acid lemony flavour, it can be eaten in quantity by those who like acid fruits - children seem particularly keen on it.; A very reliable cropper, the fruit is borne in abundance along the stems.; The fruit is about 7mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and streamsides up to 2500 metres in Kansu and W. Szechwan. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)