Plant Details

Mahonia pumila

Creeping Oregon Grape, Creeping barberry, Grape Oregon

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General Information

Scientific name: Mahonia pumila
Also known as: Creeping Oregon Grape, Creeping barberry, Grape Oregon

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 2.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Well-drained
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

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