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Oregon grape

Oregon grape

Berberis aquifolium

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

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
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

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