Berberis thunbergii DC.
Berberis thunbergii
Berberis thunbergii, commonly known as Japanese barberry, is a deciduous shrub native to Japan and eastern Asia. It grows to about 1 meter tall and 2.5 meters broad, with green leaves that turn red in autumn. The plant produces pale yellow flowers in spring and brilliant red fruits in autumn.
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Ranunculales
Berberidaceae
Berberis
The plant contains berberine, an alkaloid with known medicinal properties. Berberine has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic effects.
Berberis thunbergii is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fruits. It is also known to provide habitat for ticks, which can be a concern in areas where Lyme disease is prevalent.
Mid spring to early summer
1 meter (3 feet 3 inches)
Pale yellow
Temperate regions, including Japan and eastern Asia. It is widely naturalized in China and North America.
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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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