Compact Oregon Grape Holly
Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'
Excellent evergreen shrub for massed plantings or a border. New growth has bronzy red coloring, turning to glossy, deep green. Purplish-red color in winter.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | ma-HOH-nee-a a-kwi-FOH-li-um |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 - 12, 14 - 21, 31 - 41 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, North American Native, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6075 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: spring after flowering.
Design Ideas
This smaller version of Oregon Grape is more versatile as a shrub. Useful in smaller city gardens, where its dense evergreen foliage covers the exposed legs of taller plants. Use as a small hedge or edging material to cover the underpinnings of decks and steps. Plant near rocks or dry streambeds in wild gardens or add a clump to edge plants near water gardens for an interesting foliage variation. Ideal for unique form and texture in shaded condo or town-house patio gardens.
Excellent evergreen shrub for massed plantings or a border. New growth has bronzy red coloring, turning to glossy, deep green. Purplish-red color in winter.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: spring after flowering.
Design Ideas
This smaller version of Oregon Grape is more versatile as a shrub. Useful in smaller city gardens, where its dense evergreen foliage covers the exposed legs of taller plants. Use as a small hedge or edging material to cover the underpinnings of decks and steps. Plant near rocks or dry streambeds in wild gardens or add a clump to edge plants near water gardens for an interesting foliage variation. Ideal for unique form and texture in shaded condo or town-house patio gardens.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | ma-HOH-nee-a a-kwi-FOH-li-um |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 - 12, 14 - 21, 31 - 41 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, North American Native, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6075 |
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