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California Native Plant

Mahonia aquifolium

Oregon Grape

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

Exhibiting erect growth, this evergreen shrub grows to a height of 6'. The leaves are 4"-10" long, with 5-9 very spiny-toothed, oval leaflets that are 1.5" in length.

 

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

Medium

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, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.