Stenophylla Barberry (Berberis x stenophylla)

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

Berberis x stenophylla is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 2.5 m (8ft) at a medium 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 April to May, 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. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious sub-acid flavour, though there are a lot of seeds to relatively little flesh. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A delicious sub-acid flavour, though there are a lot of seeds to relatively little flesh.; Children generally love this fruit, along with some adults, though most adults seem to prefer it cooked in pies, preserves etc.; The fruit is not always very freely borne, growing the plants near to B.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)