Verruculosa Barberry (Berberis verruculosa)

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

Berberis verruculosa is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft) by 1.8 m (6ft) at a slow rate. 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 from July to August. 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. Poor quality. The fruits are about 10mm long. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruits are about 10mm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods, thickets and rocky places, 1300 - 4100 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)