Large-Flowered Barberry (Berberis angulosa)

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

Berberis angulosa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May. 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

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The relatively large berries are freely borne and are more palatable than most barberries. The fruit is about 12mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The relatively large berries are freely borne and are more palatable than most barberries.; The fruit is about 12mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Alpine regions, open places in forests and amongst rocks in river beds to 4500 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)