Berberis napaulensis (Mahonia napaulensis)

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

Mahonia napaulensis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from March to April. 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 soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, but it is rather nice raw especially when added to muesli or porridge. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; An acid flavour, but it is rather nice raw especially when added to muesli or porridge.; Unfortunately, there is relatively little flesh and a lot of seeds.; The fruit can also be dried and used as raisins.

Habitat & North American Range

Dense wet oak and rhododendron forests to 2900 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)