Hardy Edibles

Berberidaceae

tall Oregon grape

Mahonia aquifolium

tall Oregon grape

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Survives zone 5 through 9

Sharp, tart — mostly for jelly; barberry dried as a spice.

Hardiness
Zone 5 to 9
Habit
Shrub
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
Late summer–autumn
Mature size
Shrub 0.3–3 m; containerable
Light
Partial to shade — foliage bleaches in full sun
Soil pH
5.5–7.0
Environment
Woodland
Status
Both wild and cultivated
Years to fruit
2–4 yrs
Pollination
Self-fertile (family default)