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Berberidaceae
Oregon Grape Flower
Mahonia aquifolium
Strength and perseverance.
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Genus
- Mahonia
- Native to
- Western North America
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Evergreen Shrub
- Height
- 3-6 feet
- Sunlight
- Partial Shade to Full Sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, Acidic
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Oregon grape is the official state flower of Oregon despite not being a true grape.
- The bright yellow inner bark contains berberine, a compound used in herbal medicine.
- Its holly-like leaves turn bronze or reddish-purple in winter, adding year-round interest.
- The blue-purple berries are edible and can be made into jelly, though they are quite tart.
- Native Americans used the root bark as a yellow dye for baskets and clothing.
Color meanings
0
Resilience
1
Protection
2
Abundance