Confusa Oregon Grape (Mahonia confusa)

Family: Berberidaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Mahonia confusa is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 2 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from October to December, and the seeds ripen from April to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour and fairly juicy, it makes a pleasant nibble and is nice in other dishes, especially when added to muesli or porridge. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; An acid but nice flavour and fairly juicy, it makes a pleasant nibble and is nice in other dishes, especially when added to muesli or porridge.; Unfortunately, there is relatively little flesh and a lot of seeds.; The fruit ripens in early to mid spring, a time when little other fresh fruit is available in the garden.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet shady ravines and woods. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)