Barberry
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Berberis vulgaris, also known as common barberry, is a shrub in the genus Berberis. It produces yellow flowers in early spring, followed by small red berries. The berries are edible but extremely sour. The species is native to central and southern Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia. It is also naturalized in northern Europe, including the British Isles and Scandinavia, and in scattered locations in North America.B. vulgaris is a deciduous shrub growing to 1–3 m (rarely 4 m) high. The leaves are oval, 2–5 cm (0.8–2.0 in) long and 1–2 cm (0.4–0.8 in) broad, with an entire or finely serrated margin. The flowers are yellow, 4–6 mm (0.16–0.24 in) diameter, produced on 3–6 cm (1.2–2.4 in) long panicles of 20–40 together in late spring. The fruit is a small red berry 6–10 mm (0.24–0.39 in) in diameter, ripening in late summer or autumn; they are edible but very sour.

Barberry is a hardy plant that can grow in a variety of conditions. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained. Barberry is also tolerant of drought and salt.

Botanical Data

Specie: Berberis Bulgaris

Common Names: žutika, European Barberry, Common Barberry

Family: Berberidaceae

Sub Family: Berberidoideae

Tribe: Berberideae
Sub tribe: Berberideae
Genus: Berberis
Plant type: shrub
Perennial: yes
Endangered:
Link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berberis_vulgaris
Application/Uses
edible rating:
average
edible uses:
The berries can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies, or can be used as a flavoring for other foods.
medicinal rating:
average
medicinal uses:
Barberry has a long history of medicinal use dating back to the Ancient Egyptians. It was used to treat digestive disorders, malaria, and smallpox. The plant is still used medicinally in many parts of the world today.
health concerns:
Berberine, a quaternary ammonium salt, can be found in the roots, rhizomes, stems, and leaves of barberry. This alkaloid has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. It can also be used as a bitter tonic.
other uses:
Barberry can be used as a hedge or ornamental plant. The wood is hard and can be used for making furniture and other wood products. The plant can also be used for tanning leather.

Edible parts:


leaves | flowers | fruit |

#Tags:


hedge | attracts wildlife | sacrifitial plant | windbreak | bee friendly | visual appeal | easy propagating |
Location Based Data
geo location:
Krcedin
geo region:
Europe - Panonian plain
language used:
english

native:
yes

flowering start month:
may
flowering start day:
beggining
flowering lasts for
30 days

fruiting start month:
september
fruiting start day:
beggining
fruiting time:
30

seed start month:
march
seed start day:
beggining

indoor seed start month:
indoor seed start day:
transplant month:
transplant day:
Growing Data
area needed:
3.0m
spacing around the plant:
3.0m
grow time (non perennials):
None days

growing difficulty:
low
plant is
evergreen

seed optimal temperature:
15°C
seed minimal temperature:
10°C
seed maximal temperature:
30°C

plant optimal temperature:
15°C
plant minimal temperature:
-20°C
seed maximal temperature:
30°C

water:
low
humidity:
root type:
shallow

light:
medium
hardness (1-10):
5
frost tender:
low

first harvest in
2 years
life span is
None years
succession level
pioneer

growth rate is
medium
max height is
3.0m
max weight is
2.0m

soil preferance:
ph preferance:
flower type:
hermaphrodite

growth details:
Barberry is a hardy plant that can grow in a variety of conditions. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained. Barberry is also tolerant of drought and salt.
potential disturbances: