Common Barberry, European Barberry Berberis vulgaris

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Botanical Name:

Berberis vulgaris

Family:

Berberidaceae

Genus:

Berberis

Species:

vulgaris

Common Name:

Common Barberry, European Barberry

Seeds Per Pound:

21,067

Quantity:

0.98 lb

Germination:

91%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

98%

Height:

10-12 feet

Collection Locale:

Nova Scotia

Crop Year:

2024

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

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In Stock: 0.98 lb

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Berberis vulgaris

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$11.95

1 oz (~ 1317 seeds)

$90.00

No Export to These Countries

Australia, Canada

Characteristics

Weeping Plant

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days.

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed
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In a Nutshell:

* Yellow flowers, bright red or purple fruit that lasts into winter, upright, with a pendulous, weeping crown, fruits used in jams and jellies, scarlet autumn color, a Eurasian native. Not available for sale in Canada,or the States of CO,IL,IN,IA,KS,MI,MN,MO,MT,NE,ND,OH,SD,WV,WI,WY,and parts of PA,VA,and WA due to the Black stem rust eradication program.

* Berberis vulgaris ( European barberry )/ ( Jaundice berry)/( Ambarbaris) is a shrub in the family Berberidaceae , native to central and southern Europe , northwest Africa and western Asia , it is also naturalised in northern Europe, including the British Isles and Scandinavia , and North America . more...

* The fruit are edible raw or cooked. Rich in vitamin C, the fruit has a very acid flavour and is mainly used in preserves, though children and some adults seem to like it raw when it is fully ripe. more...

Wiki description:

Berberis vulgaris ( European barberry )/ ( Jaundice berry)/( Ambarbaris)/(Barberry) is a shrub in the family Berberidaceae , native to central and southern Europe , northwest Africa and western Asia ; it is also naturalised in northern Europe, including the British Isles and Scandinavia , and North America .

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Berberis vulgaris is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf 11-Mar It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from Sep to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects, self.The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires dry or moist soil.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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