Orange Flame Oregon Grape Holly
Mahonia aquifolium 'Orange Flame'
Orange-bronze new leaves stand out against the deep green mature foliage. Clusters of fragrant yellow blooms followed by powder-blue to black grape-like fruit. Spiny leaves make a fine barrier plant or specimen. Evergreen.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | ma-HOH-nee-a BEE-le-eye |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden style: | Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Dramatic Foliage Color, North American Native |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Early spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6080 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
Orange-bronze new leaves stand out against the deep green mature foliage. Clusters of fragrant yellow blooms followed by powder-blue to black grape-like fruit. Spiny leaves make a fine barrier plant or specimen. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | ma-HOH-nee-a BEE-le-eye |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden style: | Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Dramatic Foliage Color, North American Native |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Early spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6080 |
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