Berberis x stenophylla

Family: Berberidaceae

What it is like

An evergreen hybrid shrub. The stems are woody. The branches arch over. It grows to 2.4 m high and spreads to 3 m wide. The leaves are narrow and deep green. They are bluish underneath. The flowers are golden yellow. The fruit are blue-purple berries.

There are about 450-500 Berberis species.

Where it is found

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

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, North America, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Berberis darwinii x Berberis empetrifolia;