β Plant Database

Oregon grape
Berberis aquifolium
shrubβ
part shadeπ§π§ moderate water
Oregon grape is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant yellow spring flowers and blue berries that ripen in summer, followed by burgundy winter foliage. It makes an excellent ornamental hedge or foundation plant and is relatively low-maintenance once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 8Soil Texture
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
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest native
Native to: Oregon, Washington
Function & Care
hedgerowmedicinalwildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation