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Trees and shrubs
Tall Oregon grape
Mahonia aquifolium
Tall Oregon grape is an evergreen shrub that reaches about 8 feet at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. Up to about 15 feet tall, often shorter. In the wild it grows in deep, conifer forests; open, rocky woods.
Water
Low
Light
Part shade, Shade
Hardiness
Zone 2
Mature height
8 ft
| Size | Each | At $10,000+ order | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gal | $6.40Retail $9.99 | $5.76 | |
| 2 gal | $9.80 | $8.82 | |
| 5 gal | $21.00 | $18.90 |
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Growing guide
- Growth habit
- Evergreen Shrub
- Mature size
- Up to about 15 feet tall, often shorter.
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Water needs
- Low; high drought tolerance once established
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Light
- Part Shade, Shade
- Cold hardiness
- To -43°F (about USDA Zone 2)
- Bloom
- Yellow · Mar, Apr, May
- Grows in
- Deep, conifer forests; open, rocky woods
- Native range
- B.C. to ID & n.w. MT, s. to n. CA
Wildlife and uses
Berries are relished by a variety of wildlife.
Protect this plant from drying winter winds. Leaf scorch can be severe. Barberry aphids, scale and whiteflies can be a problem.
Good for: Restoration, Wildlife, Landscape
Sources
Hardiness zone is estimated from the USDA minimum temperature. Uses are suggested from USDA plant traits.
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