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Oregon Grape

Oregon Grape

Mahonia aquifolium

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 2b – Zone 9b

Oregon Grape is a native Pacific Northwest shrub with spiny, holly-like compound leaves that turn bronze-red in winter. It produces fragrant yellow flower clusters in spring followed by blue-black berries attractive to wildlife.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–8β€² tall Γ— 3–5β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 2bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9b

pH Range

58
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 8

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFallWinter

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest North America

Native to: Oregon, Washington

Function & Care

wildlife benefitmedicinalhedgerowedible

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, division, sucker