Amurensis Barberry (Berberis amurensis)

Family: Berberidaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Berberis amurensis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - cooked. Used in preserves. The oblong fruit is about 10mm long. Leaves. No more details. — Used in preserves.; The oblong fruit is about 10mm long.; No more details.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets, edges of woods and banks of streams in Korea and Manchuria. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)