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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 5–10Climate Mediterranean
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, reaching heights of 3-6ft, image 61
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once establishedOregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, reaching heights of 3-6ftOregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Its yellow flowers bloom in early spring, followed by purple-blue berriesOregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial to full shadeOregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — prefers well-drained soilOregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and is hardy to -20°F+185

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, reaching heights of 3-6ft, image 61
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, reaching heights of 3-6ft
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Its yellow flowers bloom in early spring, followed by purple-blue berries
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial to full shade
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — prefers well-drained soil
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and is hardy to -20°F
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — It serves as an excellent ground cover or barrier plant
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — offering year-round interest and attracting local wildlife with its nectar and fruits
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — scientifically known as Mahonia aquifolium
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — is a distinguished evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Northwest
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — It is admired for both its ornamental and ecological value
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — being an excellent choice for the thoughtful landscape designer
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — With a moderate growth rate
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — this plant typically achieves a height of 3 to 6 feet and spreads approximately 2 to 5 feet wide
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — with 5 to 9 leaflets per leaf
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — These dark green, glossy leaves provide year-round interest and turn into a striking bronze-red in the winter
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — the Oregon Grape produces vibrant yellow flower clusters
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — each close to 3 inches in length
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — edible blue-black berries by late summer
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — attract various bird species
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — though it tolerates full sun in cooler climates
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — It is adaptable to a range of soil conditions

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