Botanical Name: Mahonia aquifolium
Common Name: Oregon Grape Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, clumping habit of several slender cane-like stems with horizontal foliage - forms a loose, open shape - spreads by underground stems Height 3' - 6' Spread 3' - 4' Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors best in partial sun, tolerates any exposure Soil prefers loam, tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 1-21); prefers cool habitats Morphology: Leaves odd, pinnately compound, alternate, 4-10" long, 5-9 leaflets, spiny-toothed, red when young, turning green Flowers yellow, 2-4" long, terminal spikes in early spring Fruit small, 1/4", blue berry - can be made into preserves Propagation: seed, division of plant; semihardwood cuttings Usage: excellent filler for form, foliage, structure and flowers; woodsy landscapes informal landscapes; barrier or low screen Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning head back longest canes to promote new, bronze foliage Pests/Diseases scale, mealybug Special Conditions/Other leaves usually burn if planted in full sun in hot dry area Origin: Pacific Northwest Family: Berberidaceae Notes: |
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