Berberis julianea

Berberis julianae

Chinese Barberry

The Chinese barberry, or Berberis julianae, is a flowering evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It features spiny obovate leaves and is suitable for hedging. The plant produces yellow flowers tinged with red, borne in clusters of up to 25 flowers. The berries are elliptical, dark purple, almost black, with a white bloom, and can grow up to 6 mm long. It is native to Central China but has been naturalized in various parts of the United States.

Details

Order:

Ranunculales

Family:

Berberidaceae

Genus:

Berberis

Chemistry:

The plant contains alkaloids, including berberine, which is known for its medicinal properties. Berberine has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects.

Uses:

The Chinese barberry is primarily used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known for its medicinal properties, particularly the alkaloid berberine found in its roots and bark. Berberine is used to treat various conditions including diarrhea, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer.

Flowering time:

Spring

Sowing time:

Plant height:

3 meters

Flower color:

Yellow with red tinge

Suitable habitat:

Temperate regions, suitable for hedging and ornamental purposes

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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