Dwarf Oregon Grape
Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Berberidaceae
Plant Description: Compact broadleaved evergreen. Holly-like glossy dark green leaves turn red to bronze in the winter. Clusters of bright yellow flowers bloom in the spring followed by blue to black berries. The berries are edible but generally not eaten raw. Can be used to make jams and jellies or left for the birds. Tolerates drought best in the shade. Leaves may scorch if in full sun and dry soil.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2-3' tall x 4' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Full Shade (0-4 hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Scene or Unseen
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Waterwise Woodlands
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Planting Path
- Marvelous Mulch
- Turf Alternatives
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
