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Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grapeholly

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 11/6/2023

Reviewed At: 10/28/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp375-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of the Oregon grapeholly (Mahonia aquifolium), a shrub known for its holly-like leaves, blue fruits, and yellow flowers. It details the plant’s growth habits, including its height, spread, and growth rate, as well as its preferred growing conditions such as light, soil, and water requirements. The document also highlights the plant’s ornamental features, pest resistance, and potential uses in landscaping. Additionally, it mentions various cultivars of Oregon grapeholly, each with unique characteristics. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS-375, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.