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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

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) — this plant typically achieves a height of 3 to 6 feet and spreads approximately 2 to 5 feet wide; yellow, image 73
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — with 5 to 9 leaflets per leaf; and is hardy to -20°F, image 74
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long; with a moderate growth rate, image 75
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — These dark green, glossy leaves provide year-round interest and turn into a striking bronze-red in the winter, image 76
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — the Oregon Grape produces vibrant yellow flower clusters; oregon Grape is a low-maintenance addition to the, image 77
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — each close to 3 inches in length; this low-maintenance plant thrives in partial to full shade, image 78
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — edible blue-black berries by late summer; it is admired for both its ornamental and ecological value, image 79
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — attract various bird species; the Oregon Grape produces vibrant yellow flower clusters, image 80
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — though it tolerates full sun in cooler climates; provided that the soil is not overly wet, image 81
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — It is adaptable to a range of soil conditions; oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with, image 82
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — from well-drained sandy soil to clay; scientifically known as Mahonia aquifolium, image 83
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — provided that the soil is not overly wet; and each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long, image 84
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Drought tolerant once established; it is adaptable to a range of soil conditions, image 85
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape is a low-maintenance addition to the landscape; broadleaf evergreen / shrub with yellow blooms, image 86
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — requiring minimal care beyond occasional pruning to maintain its dense; it serves as an excellent ground cover, image 87
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 88
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with yellow blooms; attract various bird species, image 89
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half or shade; requiring minimal care beyond occasional pruning to, image 90
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves, reaching heights of 3-6ft, image 91
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) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial to full shade; each close to 3 inches in length, image 93
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established, image 94
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and is hardy to -20°F; its yellow flowers bloom in early spring, followed by purple-blue berries, image 95
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — It serves as an excellent ground cover or barrier plant; is a distinguished evergreen shrub native to the, image 96

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