Unlike blueberry and bilberry, which are sweet, luscious and plump thanks to centuries of selection, Mahonia berries still bear the marks of nature’s way. They’re rough, tart, and straight to the point – full of vitamin C and anti-oxidants!

Mahonia is a formerly accepted genus of approximately 70 species of shrubs or, rarely, small trees with evergreen leaves in the family Berberidaceae, native to eastern Asia, the Himalaya, North America, and Central America. [1]

2023年3月4日 · There are more than 70 species of mahonia, all in the barberry family. The flowers are attractive to pollinators and the berries (not actual grapes) are favorites among some birds and mammals. The sturdy foliage provides cover for many small animals. Mahonias are known to be slow-growing, hardy, and low-maintenance shrubs.

2013年2月14日 · The berries of several Mahonias are edible in various ways including Mahonia aquifolium, Mahonia haematocarpa, Mahonea nervosa, Mahonia repens, Mahonia swaseyi, Mahonia trifoliolata and our local non-native Mahonia bealei, aka the Leatherleaf Mahonia. Their uses vary: Oregon Hollygrape, photo by NameThatPlant.

2024年7月11日 · Texas Mahonia (Mahonia swaseyi) is native to Texas and Mexico, growing best in MS, LS, CS, and TS Zones 7-9. Leaves are rosy when young, light green in summer, and reddish purple in fall and winter. It features fragrant yellow spring flowers and bright red berries, grows best in full sun, and tolerates much heat.

With shiny leaves, these boldly upright, squat or spreading shrubs have impressive clusters or spikes of fragrant, bright yellow flowers in winter to early spring, followed by juicy-looking purple to black berries in autumn.

Mahonia berries are edible, but they’re best eaten after the season’s first frosts. The icy crystals break down some of the most tart compounds, leaving only the sweet sugars for all to taste! The tartness of a Mahonia berry is very similar to that of red currant, and you can eat them in much the same manner, too!

Mahonia berries are delicious, tart berries! Learn about how and when to harvest them. Key Mahonia harvest facts. Harvest season – late fall Northern Hemisphere: Sept. → Nov. Southern Hemisphere: Jan. → March (depends on species, too) Yield – 4 to 8 pounds (2-4 kg) for a shrub 1 yard/meter wide Fruit type – berry shrub Special note ...

Mahonia repens, commonly called creeping Oregon grape or creeping barberry, is a low-growing, stoloniferous, evergreen shrub or shrublet which typically grows to 1' tall and spreads by underground stems to form an attractive ground cover. Features holly-like, odd-pinnate, compound leaves with oval, spiny-toothed, leathery, bluish-green leaflets ...

2023年7月28日 · Harvesting Mahonia plants at the optimal time and using the correct technique ensures the best yield and quality of berries. By waiting until the berries turn a deep blue-purple color and using clean tools to cut the clusters from the plant, you’ll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor in various culinary and medicinal applications.