Gagnepain's barberry
Berberis gagnepainii
Family: Berberidaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall and spreads 1.8 m wide. It is small and dense. The leaves are narrow and wavy. They are 7.5 cm long. The flowers are yellow. They are 1 cm across. The fruit are black. They are 0.5 cm long. Several named varieties have been selected.
There are about 450-500 Berberis species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In is best in light well-drained soil. It needs an open sunny position. It is resistant to drought and frost. It suits hardiness zones 5-9. In Hobart Botanical gardens. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Europe, India, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It can be grown from cuttings taken in winter.