Colorado Barberry (Berberis fendleri)

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

Berberis fendleri is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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 fruits are about 5mm long. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruits are about 5mm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Slopes and canyon bottoms at elevations of 1300 - 2700 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)