Botanical Name: Common Names:
Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grape, Holly Leaved Barberry,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
Medium evergreen shrub with dense glossy holly-like foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers in Spring followed by grape-like fruit. Fruit can be used to make jam. A hardy shrub that is great to use for hedging. Grows approx. 1.8m tall x 1.8m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Edible Garden, Hedging / Screening, Shady Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Berberidaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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