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Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium

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Overview

Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, reaching heights of 3-6ft. Its yellow flowers bloom in early spring, followed by purple-blue berries. This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial to full shade, prefers well-drained soil, and is hardy to -20°F. It serves as an excellent ground cover or barrier plant, offering year-round interest and attracting local wildlife with its nectar and fruits.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — though it tolerates full sun in cooler climates; provided that the soil is not overly wet, image 171
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — being an excellent choice for the thoughtful landscape designer; with 5 to 9 leaflets per leaf, image 131Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, reaching heights of 3-6ft, image 121Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and is hardy to -20°F; its yellow flowers bloom in early spring, followed by purple-blue berries, image 185Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with yellow blooms; attract various bird species, image 89Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — requiring minimal care beyond occasional pruning to maintain its denseOregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — with 5 to 9 leaflets per leaf; and is hardy to -20°F, image 104+205

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
4–5 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — though it tolerates full sun in cooler climates; provided that the soil is not overly wet, image 171
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — being an excellent choice for the thoughtful landscape designer; with 5 to 9 leaflets per leaf, image 131
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, reaching heights of 3-6ft, image 121
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and is hardy to -20°F; its yellow flowers bloom in early spring, followed by purple-blue berries, image 185
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with yellow blooms; attract various bird species, image 89
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — requiring minimal care beyond occasional pruning to maintain its dense
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — with 5 to 9 leaflets per leaf; and is hardy to -20°F, image 104
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long; with a moderate growth rate, image 135
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with yellow blooms; attract various bird species, image 119
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — yellow flowers in the garden; this plant typically achieves a height of 3 to 6 feet and spreads approximately 2, image 118
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — though it tolerates full sun in cooler climates; provided that the soil is not overly wet, image 141
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — It is admired for both its ornamental and ecological value; offering year-round interest and attracting local, image 190
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — These dark green, glossy leaves provide year-round interest and turn into a striking bronze-red in the winter, image 106
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Drought tolerant once established; it is adaptable to a range of soil conditions
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — It serves as an excellent ground cover or barrier plant; is a distinguished evergreen shrub native to the, image 66
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — from well-drained sandy soil to clay; scientifically known as Mahonia aquifolium, image 173
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Drought tolerant once established; it is adaptable to a range of soil conditions, image 85
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — attract various bird species; the Oregon Grape produces vibrant yellow flower clusters, image 110
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial to full shade; each close to 3 inches in length, image 63
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long; with a moderate growth rate, image 165
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — being an excellent choice for the thoughtful landscape designer; with 5 to 9 leaflets per leaf
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Its yellow flowers bloom in early spring, followed by purple-blue berries; being an excellent choice for the, image 92
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — It serves as an excellent ground cover or barrier plant; is a distinguished evergreen shrub native to the, image 96
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — from well-drained sandy soil to clay; scientifically known as Mahonia aquifolium
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