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Mahonia aquifolia
Oregon Grape Holly
- » Deer Resistant!
- » Upright branching
- » Spreading form
- » Evergreen
- » Holly-like leaflets populate compound foliage
- » Showy, yellow bloom in April
- » Edible dark purple berries in fall
- Category:Shrub
- Hardiness Zone:5-8
- Height:5-6 ft
- Spread:5-6 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades
With upright branching and spreading form, this evergreen is distinctive for its Holly-like leaflets that populate its compound foliage, its showy yellow April bloom and its dark purple, edible beries in fall. Deer resistant. Will tolerate semi to full shade conditions and thrive. Attractive early bloom and late summer to fall fruit. Easy to grow and prune.
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Yellow |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Mahonia aquifolia
Thrives in partial to full shade. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer.Prune in late spring after flower and flush by cutting branches to just above a set of leaves. Protect from winter winds.