Harvesting of Berberis dictyota fruits typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
Jepson's Oregon-grape
Berberis dictyota
Jepson's Oregon-grape (Berberis dictyota) is an incredible and unique species, with so much to offer. Its evergreen leaves provide year-round beauty and form a glossy wrap of light purplish-blue fruit in early summer. The fruits are edible in cooked form, and both fruits and leaves are high in vitamin C, making them an excellent nutritional addition to meals. It also has many medicinal qualities, and provides a perfect habitat for year-round wildlife such as birds, lizards, and bees. Its hardiness also makes it an ideal choice for growing in colder regions. Jepson's Oregon-grape is truly a remarkable species!
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 10
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
blue,purple Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Jepson's Oregon-grape (Berberis dictyota) prefers moist soil that is consistently damp. Water your Oregon-grape regularly during the first growing season and keep the soil evenly moist. Once established, water the plant thoroughly once a week during periods of drought or when there is no rain for a couple of weeks. Avoid over-watering, as this can cause the roots to rot. During the winter months, water only during periods of prolonged dryness, typically every 2 to 3 months.
sunlight
Jepson's Oregon-grape requires full sun to partial shade; however, it will produce more berries in sunny areas. Depending on the time of year or where it is planted, the amount of sunlight will vary slightly. In the summer months, direct sun for at least 6 hours per day is ideal. During the winter, it will need at least 4 hours of sun. In areas with hot summer temperatures, dappled or morning sun is best to prevent leaf and/or fruit burn. During colder months, the sunlight should be full and direct.
pruning
Pruning of Jepson's Oregon-grape should be done in late winter or early spring, when the plant is still dormant. Prune out dead, diseased, or crossing branches, selecting the strongest branches for pruning. Don't cut back healthy wood unless absolutely necessary. Prune the branches back to their junction with other branches, or to their point of origin. Avoid shearing or topping the plant, as it may cause damage to the buds and prevent the plant from producing flowers and fruits.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Berberis dictyota typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Berberis dictyota fruits typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
