Shrubs

Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape)

Mahonia aquifolium (Berberis aquifolium)

Also known as Tall Oregon Grape

$11.95

Size

☀SunPart shade to full shade
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones5-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape), 'Tall Oregon Grape', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Mahonia aquifolium is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Mahonia aquifolium (Berberis aquifolium)
Common name
Tall Oregon Grape
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
3-6 ft tall × 3-5 ft wide
Growth rate
Slow to moderate
Bloom time
Early spring
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in acidic to neutral, well-drained soil with some organic matter. Needs a few hours of direct sun daily for best performance, but avoid hot afternoon exposure. Drought-tolerant once established. Shelter from direct winter wind and salt blast on the coast to prevent leaf scorch. Spreads by suckers to form a colony; prune suckers to contain spread. Watch for aphids, scale, whiteflies, and leaf rust, especially on stressed plants.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees, Hummingbirds
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Pollinator support, Larval host
  • ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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