Mahonia pumila
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Mahonia pumila
Also known as:
Creeping Oregon Grape, Creeping barberry, Grape Oregon
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
2.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Moist, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Ground cover
Ground cover
Description
Fruit - raw or cooked. Although there is no specific information about the edibility of this species, it is assumed to be non-toxic. The fruit likely has a sour taste and is suitable for making jam and jelly. The fruit is about 10 mm in diameter.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Attracts pollinators and provides a fruit crop that pairs well with the seasonal availability of Mahonia berries. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Shares similar growing conditions and provides additional fruit and habitat for beneficial insects. |
|
Prunus cerasifera Cherry plum |
Provides early spring blossoms that attract bees, enhancing pollination for nearby plants. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Offers nutrient-rich mulch and attracts beneficial insects, enhancing the health of the guild. |
|
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush |
Provides an early fruit source and attracts a variety of birds, contributing to pest control. |
|
Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle |
Serves as ground cover to suppress weeds and adds fragrance, attracting beneficial pollinators. |