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Berberidaceae
Trees and shrubs
Holly-leaved Mahonia
Hardiness
Zone 4
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Family
Berberidaceae
Mahonia aquifolium, known as Oregon grape or holly-leaved barberry, is an evergreen shrub native to western North America, highly valued for its glossy foliage and fragrant spring blooms. It forms a dense, rounded bush with leathery, deeply toothed leaves reminiscent of holly. In spring, long clusters of bright yellow flowers appear at the tips of the branches, emitting a light fragrance while attracting pollinators. These flowers are followed by small, blue-black berries covered in a waxy bloom, resembling tiny grapes and favored by birds. In autumn and winter, the foliage can take on bronze to reddish-purple hues, adding additional seasonal interest. Very hardy and tolerant, this shrub grows well in ordinary soil and adapts to semi-shaded locations.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorBright yellow
Foliage colorDark green
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingSmall, dark blue, pruinose berries resembling tiny grapes
Maximum height4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Maximum width4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-34°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Flowers that attract hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
