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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

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) — 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) — yellow flowers in the garden
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — offering year-round interest and attracting local wildlife with its nectar and fruits; these dark green, glossy, image 187
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — provided that the soil is not overly wet; and each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long, image 144
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — is a distinguished evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Northwest; broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or, image 159
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape is a low-maintenance addition to the landscape; broadleaf evergreen / shrub with yellow blooms
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Its yellow flowers bloom in early spring, followed by purple-blue berries; being an excellent choice for the, image 152
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Drought tolerant once established; it is adaptable to a range of soil conditions, image 145
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — is a distinguished evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Northwest; broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or, image 99
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — the Oregon Grape produces vibrant yellow flower clusters; oregon Grape is a low-maintenance addition to the, image 167
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — provided that the soil is not overly wet; and each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long, image 114
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established, image 64
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — These dark green, glossy leaves provide year-round interest and turn into a striking bronze-red in the winter, image 166
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — It serves as an excellent ground cover or barrier plant; is a distinguished evergreen shrub native to the, image 126
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and is hardy to -20°F
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Oregon Grape is a low-maintenance addition to the landscape
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) — offering year-round interest and attracting local wildlife with its nectar and fruits; these dark green, glossy leaves
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — Its yellow flowers bloom in early spring, followed by purple-blue berries; being an excellent choice for the, image 62
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — requiring minimal care beyond occasional pruning to maintain its dense; it serves as an excellent ground cover, image 147
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — yellow flowers in the garden; this plant typically achieves a height of 3 to 6 feet and spreads approximately 2 to 5 feet
Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — and each leaflet measuring up to 3 inches long; with a moderate growth rate, image 105
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 178
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