Berberis microphylla grow and care – shrub of the genus Berberis also known as Calafate fruit, Berberis microphylla perennial deciduous plant, grow in temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 6-8.
Leaves color green in linear shape, the plant is thorny,
Flower color yellow in bell-trumpet shape grow on stems.
Fruit color is purple-black, in the head of fruit there is little crown.
Chilling hours, mulch, acid soil, iron,
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Thorns
Planting season:
Winter, spring
Pests and diseases:
Virus, aphids
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Weak and dead branches
Size of the plant?
0.7 – 1.5 m, 28-60 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Yellow flower in bell-trumpet shape grow in little stem
Pollination is done by:
Bees, self-pollination
Fruit harvest season:
Spring / Summer
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Berberis microphylla fruits?
Eaten raw, jams, juice, beverage
Work requirements on the fruit:
Nothing special
How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-3 years
Berberis microphylla
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants
Plant life-form: Deciduous, Perennial plant, Shrub
Plant Uses: Edible plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8
Ornamental parts:
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers
Flower colors: Yellow flower
Harvest Season: Spring Harvest, Summer Harvest
Edible Parts: Edible Fruit
Culinary uses: Alcoholic beverages, Cooked, Dried fruit, Eaten raw, Fruit, Ice pop & Ice cream plants, Jams, Juice