Compact Oregon Grape Holly #5

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Botanical Name: Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compactum'

Cultivar: Compactum

Other Names: Oregon Grape Holly

A compact, mounded shrub with leathery, sharp holly-shaped leaves, showy yellow flowers in spring and very attractive purple grape-like fruit in late summer, somewhat fussy, needs moist acid soils, some shade and protection from winter winds

Plant Categories: Shrub, Ground Cover, Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Shrub


Water Requirements
Average, Moist


Sunlight Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Shade


Plant Height
24 Inches


Plant Width/Spread
3 Feet

Advantages:

Deer Resistant

Native Plant

Flowering Plant

Interesting Fall Color

Provides Winter Interest

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Description

Growth & Care

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone6a
Growth RateSlow
Recommended Pruning MethodCan Prune At Anytime

Foliage

Foliage TypeEvergreen
Fall ColorOrange
Plant FormSpreading

Flowers

Flower PeriodSpring
Flower ColorYellow
Flower FragranceHigh

Additional Categories

Additional CategoryGrape Holly
Landscape ApplicationGarden, Groundcover

Details

Planting & Growing

Compact Oregon Grape will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. However, you may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.

Landscape Attributes

Compact Oregon Grape is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:

Suckering

Compact Oregon Grape is recommended for the following landscape applications:

General Garden Use, Groundcover

Ornamental Features

Compact Oregon Grape is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. It features an abundance of magnificent blue berries from mid summer to early fall. It features showy racemes of fragrant yellow flowers hanging below the branches in early spring. It has dark green evergreen foliage which emerges burgundy in spring. The spiny pinnately compound leaves turn an outstanding coppery-bronze in the fall, which persists throughout the winter.