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Dwarf Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir'

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Overview

The Dwarf Oregon Grape 'Compacta John Muir' is an evergreen shrub, reaching 2-3 feet in height and width. Its holly-like foliage emerges bronze-copper, turning deep green and then purplish in winter. Bright yellow flowers in early spring give way to blue-black berries. This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 5-9, prefers partial shade to full sun, and requires well-drained soil. Ideal for borders, foundations, or as a ground cover.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 5–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Dwarf Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir') — The Dwarf Oregon Grape 'Compacta John Muir' is an evergreen shrub, reaching 2-3 feet in height
Dwarf Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir') — Bright yellow flowers in early spring give way to blue-black berriesDwarf Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir') — Its holly-like foliage emerges bronze-copper, turning deep green and then purplish in winter

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Dwarf Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir') — The Dwarf Oregon Grape 'Compacta John Muir' is an evergreen shrub, reaching 2-3 feet in height
Dwarf Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir') — Bright yellow flowers in early spring give way to blue-black berries
Dwarf Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir') — Its holly-like foliage emerges bronze-copper, turning deep green and then purplish in winter
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