Oregon Grape, Compact

Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'


Description

A durable, low maintenance, evergreen shrub that works well in borders and has good tolerance to shade. The new growth is a reddish bronze color that turns to a glossy, deep green color as it matures. In the autumn, the foliage turns to a purplish red color making for a very impactful addition to winter landscapes. This shrub gets a bright yellow flower in the spring that turns into small black colored berries in the fall.

Botanical Name
Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'
Height
4-5'
Width
3-4'
Sun Exposure
Afternoon Shade
Soil Type
Well Draining
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Colors
Yellow
Foliage Colors
Purple Dark Green Red
Water Requirements
Moderate Secondary Culinary

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