UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HORTICULTURE 3103 SUMMARY SHEET

SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.
Oregon Grape-holly
PLANT FAMILY
SIZE GROUP
PLANT TYPE
Berberidaceae
3-4
evergreen shrub 


GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Upright, heavy stems, stoloniferous, irregular and open habit. Not very many branches.

ADAPTABILITY:
Moist, well-drained soils, acid pH. Does require shelter from winter wind/sun.

FUNCTIONS:
Border, specimen, massing.

PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Suffers scorch in winter in colder zones. Chlorosis often a problem in high pH soils.

NATIVE RANGE:
Pacific Northwest

USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 5-9

SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
The species exhibits much variation. Some cultivars may be hybrids with Mahonia repens.

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