Berberis gracilipes (Mahonia gracilipes)

Family: Berberidaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Mahonia gracilipes 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. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. We have no specific information on the fruit of this species, but all members of the genus have more or less edible fruit. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; We have no specific information on the fruit of this species, but all members of the genus have more or less edible fruit.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)