MAHONIA AQUIFOLIUM / OREGON GRAPE-HOLLY

MAHONIA AQUIFOLIUM / OREGON GRAPE-HOLLY
A Versatile Evergreen with Bold Foliage and Vibrant Yellow Blooms

Mahonia aquifolium, commonly known as Oregon Grape-Holly, is an evergreen shrub renowned for its striking, holly-like leaves and clusters of bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. This hardy plant is a great choice for adding year-round interest to your landscape, with its bold, spiny foliage, vibrant flowers, and blue-purple berries that follow in the summer. Oregon Grape-Holly thrives in both sun and shade, making it versatile and suitable for a wide range of garden settings.

Why Choose Oregon Grape-Holly?

• Evergreen Foliage: Retains its glossy, holly-like leaves throughout the year, providing structure and visual interest even in winter.
• Vibrant Flowers: Produces clusters of bright yellow flowers in early spring, adding color to the garden when many other plants are still dormant.
• Wildlife-Friendly: The blue-purple berries attract birds and other wildlife, making it ideal for a wildlife garden.
• Hardy and Low-Maintenance: Thrives in a variety of soil types and light conditions, with minimal care requirements.

Key Features:

• Flower Color: Bright yellow clusters of flowers that bloom in early spring, providing a cheerful burst of color.
• Foliage: Glossy, holly-like leaves with a spiny texture that remain evergreen, adding year-round interest.
• Berries: Blue-purple berries that ripen in the summer and are attractive to birds.
• Height and Spread: Grows 3–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide, making it a great choice for hedges or borders.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9.
• Sunlight: Prefers partial to full shade but can tolerate some sun.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: 3–6 feet tall, 3–5 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

Ideal Uses:

• Foundation Planting: Ideal for planting around foundations, adding structure and interest to your home’s exterior.
• Shade Gardens: Perfect for shaded or woodland gardens, where its evergreen foliage and yellow flowers add vibrancy.
• Hedges and Borders: Works well as a hedge or border plant, providing privacy and year-round coverage.
• Wildlife Gardens: The berries attract birds, making it a great addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.

Oregon Grape-Holly is a bold, versatile evergreen shrub that provides vibrant yellow flowers, striking foliage, and wildlife-friendly berries. Its ability to thrive in a range of conditions makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, hedges, and shaded gardens.

• NATIVE TO ONTARIO