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Oregon grape

Oregon grape

Berberis aquifolium

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 2b – Zone 9b

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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
Family
Berberidaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest native

Native to: Oregon, Washington

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with