Plant Details

Mahonia japonica

Oregon Grape

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General Information

Scientific name: Mahonia japonica
Also known as: Oregon Grape

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 2.00 m
Width: 3.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
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