SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Est. 2-5 DAYS
Mahonia aquifolium is an evergreen shrub that is native to rocky woods
and coniferous forests in the Pacific Northwest from British Columbia to
northern California. It is known by a large variety of different common names
including Oregon hollygrape, Oregon grapeholly or Oregon grape. This is a
suckering, evergreen shrub with a spreading to upright habit that typically
grows 3-6’ tall and to 5’ wide, although it can be trained to grow taller. It
is noted for its yellow flowers in spring, edible blue-black berries in late summer,
pinnately compound evergreen foliage and ability to grow well in shade. Each
compound leaf (to 10” long) typically has 5-9 spiny, ovate to oblong-ovate
leaflets (each to 3” long). New leaves emerge red-tinted in spring, maturing to
glossy dark green by summer. Foliage acquires purplish hues in fall and
burgundy-bronze tones by winter, sometimes suffering from winter burn. Bright
yellow flowers (to 2.5” long) bloom in terminal inflorescences (racemes) in
April. Flowers are mildly fragrant. Flowers are followed by edible berries that
ripen to blue-black by early fall. Berries are somewhat sour fresh off the
plant, but make excellent jellies and are attractive to birds. Berries in
clusters look like small grapes, the foliage is holly-like in appearance and
the flower is the State Flower of Oregon, hence the common name. Grow in moist,
organically rich, acidic, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade.
Prefers part shade locations. Site in locations protected from exposure to
strong winds and full sun. Hardy in Zones 5-8.
Hayden (verified owner) –
WOW!! Not one dud in the bunch!! Shortly after planting they started growing ! These are really great packet of seeds!!!
Aiden (verified owner) –
These seeds came right up and started producing squash. Can’t ask for more than that.
Ryker (verified owner) –
Good service.
Owen (verified owner) –
WOW!! Not one dud in the bunch!! Shortly after planting they started growing ! These are really great packet of seeds!!!
Kayden (verified owner) –
These seeds came right up and started producing squash. Can’t ask for more than that.