94+ Mahonia Berries Edible

I finally bought my mahonia aquifolium after talking to a horticulture instructor and a staff member in a local native plant nursery who is also growing it at home. Neither of them thought the berries would grow after being through a bird s digestive system and the berries aren t too likely to be carried away by the birds.

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collection Mahonia berries edible!!!

Best in part to full shade. Mahonia aquifolium is an evergreen shrub growing to 2 m 6ft by 1 5 m 5ft at a fast rate. It is in leaf all year in flower from january to may and the seeds ripen from august to september. Edible shrubs provides detailed information attractively presented on over 70 shrub species.

Although edible the plants contain berberine a compound found in many berberis and mahonia species which can cause vomiting lowered blood pressure reduced heart rate lethargy and other ill effects when consumed in large quantities. I m not a doctor but several websites mention that mahonia berries are edible when fully ripe and soft. The plant is self fertile. Grows to 6 feet high 3 feet wide.

It s used as a tea a cream and a supplement. Mahonia trifoliolata agrito laredo mahonia and mexican barberry has a subtle tart red berry eaten raw or used in jellies preserves sauces drinks cakes and tarts. Great texture for containers asian gardens and as specimen. They have been selected to provide a mix of different plant sizes and growing conditions.

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