Mahonia japonica
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Mahonia japonica
Also known as:
Oregon Grape
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
2.00 m
Width:
3.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
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:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant
Fragrant
Description
Fruit - can be eaten raw or cooked. It has a sour taste but is delicious as an addition to muesli or porridge. The flesh is limited and contains many seeds. The egg-shaped fruit is about 9mm long and ripens in the spring. The plant thrives well in sheltered locations, and the fruits grow in large clusters, making them easy to harvest.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/03
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Provides structural support and habitat for beneficial insects, improving pollination and pest control. |
|
Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle |
Acts as a ground cover and enhances soil moisture retention, benefiting Mahonia japonica. |
|
Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle |
Offers additional shade and attracts pollinators, which can enhance fruit set in Mahonia japonica. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Repels certain pests with its aromatic properties and attracts beneficial predatory insects. |
|
Origanum vulgare Oregano, Pot Marjoram |
Helps repel pests while its flowers attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies. |