Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium)

Mahonia aquifolium

Evergreen shrub with yellow flowers, blue berries, and four-season ornamental value.

Product Information

Latin Name Mahonia aquifolium
Category Ornamental Plants
Stock Code BC-824
Height 30-50 cm
Pot Type Plastic Pot
Sale Type Wholesale

Features

Flower Color Bright Yellow
Blooming Period March - April
Fruit Blue-purple grape-like berries (summer)
Foliage Type Evergreen, spiny, bronze-red in autumn
Cold Hardiness -25°C
Maximum Height 100-150 cm

Product Description

Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is a striking evergreen shrub with holly-like leaves and bright yellow flower clusters that bloom in spring. It produces blue-purple grape-like berries in summer, and its foliage turns bronze-red in autumn, providing four-season visual interest. Hardy to -25°C, it is an exceptionally resilient ornamental plant.

Detailed Specifications

Leaf Form Holly-like spiny compound leaves; 15-30 cm long, glossy dark green, turns bronze-purple in winter
Flower Structure Bright yellow flower racemes; blooms in early spring, valuable for honeybees
Fruit Blue-black berry-like fruits; edible, tart-sweet flavor
Growth Form Upright, slow-growing shrub; 1-1.5 m tall, spreads by stolons
Root System Spreading via rhizomes and stolons; forms dense colonies

Care & Growing

Watering

Moderate watering is sufficient. Somewhat drought-tolerant but should be watered 1-2 times per week in summer.

Light

Prefers partial shade to shade; should be protected from direct midday sun.

Soil

Prefers humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5-6.5).

Fertilizer

Apply acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring.

Usage Areas

  • Shade garden planting
  • Underplanting beneath trees and structures
  • Ground cover group planting
  • Natural and wildlife garden designs
  • Urban landscaping and park areas

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it actually prefers partial shade to full shade. Direct midday sun can scorch its leaves, especially in hot climates.

It is extremely cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -25°C. It also handles urban pollution well, making it suitable for city gardens.

Delivery Information

Minimum order 10 adet. Shipping available across Turkey.

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