Holly-Leaf Oregon Grape
Mahonia aquifolium
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Berberidaceae
Plant Description: A broadleaf evergreen shrub native to the pacific Northwest that looks great in every season. Leaves are spiny and turn a purple-red color in the winter. Vibrant yellow flowers in spring are followed by blue berry clusters. Great for mass planting in problematic dry shade sites.
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: 3' tall x 5' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Shade (0-4 hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Design Ideas-East
- Easy Does It
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Irrigation Path
- Irrigation Hardware
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Spring -
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Fall -
Winter
