MAHONIA REPENS / CREEPING OREGON GRAPE-HOLLY

MAHONIA REPENS / CREEPING OREGON GRAPE-HOLLY
A Low-Growing Evergreen with Vibrant Berries and Year-Round Interest

Mahonia repens, commonly known as Creeping Oregon Grape-Holly, is a compact, low-growing evergreen shrub that offers vibrant color and texture in a variety of garden settings. This spreading plant is perfect for groundcover or low-maintenance landscaping, with its glossy, holly-like leaves that turn reddish-bronze in the fall. In early spring, Creeping Oregon Grape-Holly produces bright yellow flowers, followed by blue-purple berries that attract wildlife, adding seasonal interest throughout the year.

Why Choose Creeping Oregon Grape-Holly?

• Evergreen Foliage: Retains its glossy, holly-like leaves year-round, providing consistent color and structure.
• Seasonal Berries: Produces blue-purple berries that attract birds and wildlife, adding interest in summer and fall.
• Groundcover: Its spreading nature makes it an excellent choice for low-maintenance groundcover or as a filler plant in garden beds.
• Hardy and Versatile: Thrives in a variety of soil types and light conditions, including both sun and shade.

Key Features:

• Flower Color: Bright yellow clusters of flowers that bloom in early spring, adding a cheerful pop of color.
• Foliage: Glossy, holly-like leaves that turn reddish-bronze in the fall, adding fall color to the landscape.
• Berries: Blue-purple berries that ripen in the summer and attract birds.
• Height and Spread: Grows 1–2 feet tall and spreads 3–4 feet wide, making it ideal for groundcover or low hedges.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9.
• 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: 1–2 feet tall, 3–4 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

Ideal Uses:

• Groundcover: Perfect for covering large areas of ground, filling in garden beds, or preventing soil erosion.
• Shade Gardens: An excellent choice for shaded areas, adding vibrant color and texture to woodland or shade gardens.
• Low Hedges and Borders: Works well as a low-growing hedge or border plant, providing seasonal interest with its berries and foliage.
• Wildlife Gardens: The berries attract birds, making it an ideal addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.

Creeping Oregon Grape-Holly is a versatile and low-maintenance evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest with its bright yellow flowers, glossy foliage, and blue-purple berries. Perfect for groundcover, shaded areas, or wildlife gardens, it adds both beauty and functionality to your landscape.

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