Mahonia aquifolium |
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Oregon Grape |
Description
Exhibiting erect growth, this evergreen shrub grows to a height of 6'. The leaves are 4"-10" long, with 5-9 very spiny-tooted, oval, leaflets that are 1.5" in length.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bronze, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.