Cretan Barberry

Berberis cretica, Berberidaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hairy Mountain MintPycnanthemum pilosum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Black-fruited CotoneasterCotoneaster melanocarpus

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Perennial PincushionPterocephalus perennis

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Narrow-leaf OleasterElaeagnus angustata

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Narrow-leaved BarberryBerberis × stenophylla

All Berberis species cross-susceptible to barberry-specific pests and rust diseases

Korean BarberryBerberis koreana

All Berberis species share barberry aphid, scale insects, and susceptibility to rust diseases

Uses

Functions

Thorny WindbreakLiving FenceWildlife FoodMedicinal HarvestMediterranean Adaptation

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveAntimicrobialLiver Support

Common Questions

What zones does Cretan Barberry grow in?

Cretan Barberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Cretan Barberry?

Good companions for Cretan Barberry include Hairy Mountain Mint, Black-fruited Cotoneaster, Perennial Pincushion, Narrow-leaf Oleaster.

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