Berberis darwinii
£10.00
Darwin’s barberry. Evergreen shrub to 3m (10 ft) high, producing an abundance of edible fruits in early summer. Likes a part shady site, and tolerates quite deep shade; good in hedges.
Out of stock (For plants, a selection of summer/warm-weather plants is available June/July and our main stock list from August, for autumn/winter delivery)
SKU: PL-2620
Categories: Plants, Unusual Edibles, Unusual Fruits
Description
Darwin’s barberry. An evergreen shrub to 3m (10 ft) high, thriving in the British climate and producing an abundance of edible fruits in early summer. Likes a part shady site, and tolerates quite deep shade; good in hedges. Very good as an understorey crop. The bark and roots yield a yellow dye; the plant is a source of nectar and pollen for honey and bumble bees in April and May. Hardy to -15°C.
Additional information
Weight | 2.00 kg |
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