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Holly Grape

Mahonia Lomariifolia

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Overview

The Holly Grape, or Mahonia lomariifolia, is an evergreen shrub known for its striking, holly-like foliage reaching up to 18 inches long. This architectural plant boasts fragrant, yellow blooms in autumn, followed by blue-black berries. It thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil, reaching heights of 10-15 feet with a spread of 5-7 feet. Hardy and low-maintenance, it adds a bold texture and year-round interest to any landscape.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 8–8Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — It thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil, reaching heights of 10-15 feet with a spread of 5-7 feet, image 48

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
8–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — It is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9, showcasing moderate drought tolerance once established; scientifically known as
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — whose deep green hue contrasts sharply with the plant's bright-yellow; blue-black berries that attract birds, image 56
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — This shrub makes for an exceptional understory planting or a naturalistic backdrop in shaded garden designs
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — pinnate leaves that can grow up to 18 inches in length; is an evergreen shrub known for its striking, image 54
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — Mahonia lomariifolia prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil with an acid to neutral pH
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — Each holly-like leaf is composed of spiny leaflets
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with yellow blooms; whose deep green hue contrasts sharply with the plant's bright-yellow
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — holly-like foliage reaching up to 18 inches long
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — the Holly Grape produces grape-like; is a striking evergreen shrub that brings both visual interest and, image 58
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — yellow flowers in the garden
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — scientifically known as Mahonia lomariifolia; it is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9, showcasing moderate, image 50
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half; and its low-maintenance character is appealing to both the designer and the client
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — It is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9, showcasing moderate drought tolerance once established; scientifically, image 61
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — blue-black berries that attract birds; the Holly Grape produces grape-like, image 59
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — this robust plant commands attention with its glossy; mahonia lomariifolia prefers partial to full shade and well-drained
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — is an evergreen shrub known for its striking
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — is an evergreen shrub known for its striking; it thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil, reaching heights of 10-15
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — the Holly Grape produces grape-like
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — Its natural habitat spans from the lush environments of China to the Himalayas; this robust plant commands, image 52
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — Mahonia lomariifolia prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil with an acid to neutral pH; broadleaf evergreen /
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — This architectural plant boasts fragrant, yellow blooms in autumn, followed by blue-black berries; this shrub makes for an
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with yellow blooms
Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — Each holly-like leaf is composed of spiny leaflets; its natural habitat spans from the lush environments of, image 55
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