Mahonia x media

Family: Berberidaceae

What it is like

A vigorous upright plant. It grows 4.5 m high and spreads 3.5 m wide. The leaves turn red in winter. The flowers are yellow and in erect racemes.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10. Hobart Botanical Gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain (country/location of origin), Europe, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hybrid between Mahonia japonica x M. lomariifolia;