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 8–8Climate Mediterranean

Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — is an evergreen shrub known for its striking

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Berberidaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — is a striking evergreen shrub that brings both visual interest and structural definition to the landscape, image 51

Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it adds a bold texture and year-round interest to any landscape; pinnate leaves, image 49

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

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) — Each holly-like leaf is composed of spiny leaflets; its natural habitat spans from the lush environments of, image 55

Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — this robust plant commands attention with its glossy; mahonia lomariifolia prefers partial to full shade and, image 53

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) — These blossoms appear in late fall to early winter; broadleaf evergreen / shrub for half, image 57

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) — the Holly Grape produces grape-like; is a striking evergreen shrub that brings both visual interest and, image 58

Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — blue-black berries that attract birds; the Holly Grape produces grape-like, image 59

Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — This shrub makes for an exceptional understory planting or a naturalistic backdrop in shaded garden designs, image 62

Holly Grape (Mahonia Lomariifolia) — Mahonia lomariifolia prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil with an acid to neutral pH; broadleaf, image 60

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) — and its low-maintenance character is appealing to both the designer and the client looking for long-lasting, image 63

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