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| Identification |
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Genus
Berberis
Species
buxifolia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Magellan barberry
Family
BERBERIDACEAE
Specimen number
S6026
Data source
GrUnFr p37;Frgnt p117
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Berberis buxifolia has overpowering honey-like flowers.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are large and purple-black in color. It has a good flavor. Berberis buxifolia is most commonly used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fills the air with sweetness
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Overpowering
Fragrance category
Honey
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
large and purple-black in color
Flavor / texture
has a good flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Berberis buxifolia is thought to originate from South America and Chile.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Berberis buxifolia is a woody perennial. April is the usual month for flowering.
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