Berberis rubrostilla

Family: Berberidaceae

What it is like

A hybrid shrub. It loses its leaves. It has been produced by crossing Berberis aggregata and Berberis wilsoniae. It grows 1.5 m high and can spread 2.4 m across. The leaves are narrow and egg shaped. They are mid green above and grey underneath. They are 30 mm long and have 6 spines along each edge. The flowers are pale yellow and in groups of up to 4. The fruit are red and egg shaped. The fruit colour varies.

There are about 450-500 Berberis species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Berberis x rubrostilla;