Gagnepainii Barberry (Berberis gagnepainii)

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

Berberis gagnepainii is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2.4 m (7ft) by 2 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower in June, 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 10mm long. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruits are about 10mm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and woodlands, 2000 - 4000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)