Berberis microphylla growing 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.
Berberis microphylla flowers
Fruit color is purple-black, in the head of fruit there is little crown.
Berberis microphylla for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Berberis microphylla growing and care:
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 as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
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
Edible Fruit
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
Scientific name:
Berberis microphylla