the berberis vulgaris (crespino) is a spiny shrub with caduca leaf, used both for defensive hedges and for ornamental purposes. It is appreciated for the rusticity, the ability to adapt to different soils and for the decorative red fruits. ideal for natural gardens and renaturalization.
species native to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa, where it grows spontaneously in hilly and mountain environments. diffused for centuries for ornamental use and for the properties of fruits.