Everstiana Barberry (Berberis everstiana)

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

Berberis everstiana is a SHRUB growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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. The fleshy oblong fruit is about 15mm long. — The fleshy oblong fruit is about 15mm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Open rocky places at elevations of 3000 - 4000 metres in Nepal. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)