— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Chinese hollygrape (Mahonia lomariifolia). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Chinese hollygrape, scientifically known as Mahonia lomariifolia, is a deciduous shrub native to the mountainous regions of China South-Central, Hainan, Myanmar, Taiwan, and Tibet. Chinese hollygrape (Latin: Mahonia lomariifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chinese hollygrape is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Chinese hollygrape is a member native to CHC, CHH, MYA, TAI, and CHT. Chinese hollygrape thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Chinese hollygrape grows best in USDA zone 8-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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