Berberis x carminea

Family: Berberidaceae

What it is like

This is a hybrid between Berberis aggregata and Berberis wilsoniae. It is a shrub. It grows 1.5 m high and spreads 2.4 m across. The leaves are egg shaped. They are dull grey-green. Some kinds have spines and also bright green leaves. The flowers are yellow. They are in clusters of 10-16 flowers. The fruit are red or orange. They are in dense clusters.

There are about 450-500 Berberis species.

Where it is found

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

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

A hybrid between Berberis aggregata and Berberis wilsoniae;