Calliantha Barberry (Berberis calliantha)

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

Berberis calliantha is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, 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

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. An acid flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; An acid flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Montane regions. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)