Berberis koreana

Koreaanse zuurbes / Korean Barberry

Berberidaceae (Berberisfamilie)

Asia (east)

Edible plant part (2)

Fruits, leaves
Read 'form of consumption' for safe preparation methods

Fully grown the plant has an average height of 3 meter. .
The Korean Barberry is decidious. It buds in january and it loses its leaves in september.

Disclaimer: The types of cultivars and hybrids in this database have been carefully chosen for good quality properties for food forests. They do not mean instant success. Food forestry is still a young field in which it is a core value to have the right plant in the right place and to focus on great diversity.

foto: Michael Wolf, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Berberis_koreana_IMG_3017.jpg

foto: Michael Wolf, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Berberis_koreana_IMG_3017.jpg

Growth factors

Frost (whole plant): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Light: full sun

light shade

half shade

fairly deep shade

deep shade
Wind: strong sea wind

strong wind

some wind

sheltered

very sheltered
Soil texture: sand

loam

light clay

heavy clay

peat
Soil moisture: inundation

wet

moist

dry

drought
Soil acidity: very acid

acid

neutral

alkaline

very alkaline