This list includes 5 Berries that start with U that start with U, from “Ugli fruit” to “Uva-ursi”. They include tropical and temperate species, edible fruits, and small medicinal shrubs commonly used in cooking, preserves, and herbal remedies.

Berries that start with U are edible fruits or berry-like fruits whose common names begin with the letter U. Notable examples range from the commercially sold Ugli fruit to seasonal wild Uva-ursi, long used in folk medicine.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Scientific name, Type, Growing season, Region, Uses, Notes and References.

Name: Shows the common name you’ll recognize, helping you quickly find familiar or locally used berries beginning with U.

Scientific name: Gives the Latin name so you can confirm species identity and search for detailed botanical information.

Type: Labels botanical versus culinary usage, so you know whether a fruit is a true berry or a culinary “berry”.

Growing season: Lists when fruits are ripe or harvested so you can plan planting, foraging, or buying by season.

Region: Indicates native range and common cultivation areas to help you locate plants or understand availability.

Uses: Summarizes culinary, medicinal, or ornamental uses so you can quickly see practical applications for each berry.

Notes: Offers brief cultural, foraging, or safety notes that add context without overwhelming you with technical detail.

References: Provides source links so you can follow up for recipes, growing tips, or verified botanical information.

Berries that start with U

NameScientific nameTypeSeason (months)
Ugli fruitCitrus reticulata × Citrus paradisibotanicalDecember–March
Uva-ursiArctostaphylos uva-ursibotanicalAugust–September
UgniUgni molinaebotanicalJuly–September (N. Hem) / Jan–Mar (S. Hem)
Utah serviceberryAmelanchier utahensisculinaryJune–July
Utah juniper berryJuniperus osteospermaculinarySeptember–November

Descriptions

Ugli fruit
Jamaican tangelo with loose green-yellow skin and sweet-tart flavor; eaten fresh or juiced (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugli_fruit)
Uva-ursi
Low-growing northern shrub with small red, astringent berries; historically eaten by wildlife and used medicinally (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctostaphylos_uva-ursi)
Ugni
Small, aromatic Chilean guava berries used in jams, desserts and liqueurs; sweet and fragrant (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugni_molinae)
Utah serviceberry
Western North American shrub/tree producing sweet, blueberry-like pomes eaten fresh or dried and used in preserves (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelanchier_utahensis)
Utah juniper berry
Fleshy cone “berries” used as a spice and flavoring in small amounts; edible but resinous (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniperus_osteosperma)
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