Mahonia aquifolium
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Mahonia aquifolium
Also known as:
Oregon Grape
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
2.00 m
Width:
1.50 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers, Fruit, Juice
Flowers, Fruit, Juice
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Hedge, Ground cover, Fragrant
Dye, Hedge, Ground cover, Fragrant
Description
Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is almost the size of a black currant and grows in large clusters, making it easy to harvest. The fruit has a sour taste and can be delicious eaten raw, especially when added to porridge or muesli. Unfortunately, the fruit contains relatively little flesh and many seeds, although some plants have larger and juicier fruits. Cooked, the fruit tastes a bit like black currants. The fruit can be dried and stored for later use. Flowers - raw. They can also be used to make a lemonade-like drink.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
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Acer campestre Field Maple, Hedge maple |
Rhamnus frangula can improve the soil structure and increase soil moisture retention, benefiting Mahonia aquifolium which also prefers moist conditions. |
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Sambucus nigra European elder |
Sambucus nigra provides shade and habitat for beneficial insects, promoting a healthier ecosystem for Mahonia aquifolium. |
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Mentha aquatica Water mint |
Mentha aquatica can enhance humidity levels in the vicinity, creating a conducive environment for the growth of Mahonia aquifolium. |
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Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus can act as a natural mulch, helping to suppress weeds and conserve soil moisture, which is beneficial for Mahonia aquifolium. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides essential nutrients through its leaf litter, enriching the soil for Mahonia aquifolium. |