Berberis thunbergii DC.
Japanese Barberry
Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a deciduous shrub native to Japan and eastern Asia, but widely naturalized in China and North America. It grows to about 1 meter tall by 2.5 meters broad, with green leaves that turn red in autumn. The plant produces pale yellow flowers in spring and bright red fruits in late summer and fall, which persist through the winter. The leaves are small, oval-shaped, and grow in clusters of 2-6 on dwarf shoots. The flowers are pale yellow, produced in drooping umbrella-shaped clusters.
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Ranunculales
Berberidaceae
Berberis
Berberis thunbergii contains various alkaloids, including berberine, which is known for its antimicrobial properties. The plant also contains other compounds like jatrorrhizine and palmatine, which contribute to its medicinal uses.
The plant is often used as an ornamental in gardens due to its attractive foliage and berries. It is also known for its medicinal properties, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine where it is used to treat various ailments. However, it is considered an invasive species in many parts of North America and can negatively impact native ecosystems.
Mid spring to early summer
1 meter (3.3 feet)
Pale yellow
Temperate forests, gardens, and hedges.
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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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