Leatherleaf mahonia, with the botanical name berberis bealei, is a species of evergreen shrub native to mainland China.
Also known as Beale's barberry or Oregon grape, it belongs to the berberidaceae family.
The plant is an evergreen, multi-stemmed shrub with strong, upright stems with irregular and limited branching.
The leaves have thorns to protect them from being eaten by white-tailed deer and other omnivores.
Leatherleaf mahonia has berries used in pies, jellies, jams, drinks, and candies.
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