Empetrifolia Barberry (Berberis empetrifolia)

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

Berberis empetrifolia is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.8 m (2ft 7in). 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 in May, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruits are about 7mm long. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruits are about 7mm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Waste ground near the sea and at elevations up to 1300 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)