Wintergreen barberry, Chinese barberry
Berberis julianae
Family: Berberidaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. It keeps its leaves throughout the year. The leaves are long and shiny and have spines. The leaves are dark green above and pale underneath. The flowers are usually yellow but sometimes red and occur in large groups. The fruit are egg shaped and blue-black. They have a bloom.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It can tolerate shade. It grows in forests between 1,100-2,100 m above sea level. In Sichuan. In Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Indonesia, North America, SE Asia, Slovenia, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It can be used for a hedge.
Its other names
Local names
A ni, Berberi cina, Julijanin češmin