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Oregon Grape Holly

Mahonia aquifolium

Oregon Grape Holly is a slow-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 5-8, that matures to about 3-6 ft. It does best in part shade in well-drained soil. Expect yellow blooms in spring. It attracts pollinators and songbirds, stands up well to deer and fire, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
5-8
Sun
Part shade
Mature size
3-6 ft
Growth rate
Slow
Maintenance
Medium
Soil
Well-drained
Bloom color
Yellow
Bloom season
Spring
Attracts
Pollinators, Songbirds
Tough against
Deer, Fire
Toxic to
People
Native to
South West Canada to Northern California

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