Sibirica Barberry (Berberis sibirica)

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

Berberis sibirica is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Freely borne. — Fruit - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Amongst rocks on stony and desert slopes and rock streams, usually in low mountain zones. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)