Compact Oregon Grape

Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'

Pronunciation: ma-HOH-nee-a a-kwi-FOH-li-um
SKU #06075
5-9

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An excellent, durable, low maintenance shrub for mass plantings or borders. New growth has bronze-red coloring and matures to a glossy, deep green. When cool weather arrives, foliage develops a handsome purple-red coloration that adds interest to the winter landscape. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Multi-Season Interest, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder
Design IdeasThis smaller version of Oregon Grape is more versatile as a shrub. Useful in smaller city gardens, where its dense evergreen foliage covers the exposed legs of taller plants. Use as a small hedge or edging material to cover the underpinnings of decks and steps. Plant near rocks or dry streambeds in wild gardens or add a clump to edge plants near water gardens for an interesting foliage variation. Ideal for unique form and texture in shaded condo or town-house patio gardens.
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLily of the Valley (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Viburnum (Viburnum); Magnolia (Magnolia); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia)
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils; tolerates sandy sites and clay. Shelter from drying winds and harsh sun in hot southern regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to develop an extensive root system. Fertilize in spring. Slowly spreads; prune suckers promptly, unless naturalizing is desired.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Multi-Season Interest, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder
Design IdeasThis smaller version of Oregon Grape is more versatile as a shrub. Useful in smaller city gardens, where its dense evergreen foliage covers the exposed legs of taller plants. Use as a small hedge or edging material to cover the underpinnings of decks and steps. Plant near rocks or dry streambeds in wild gardens or add a clump to edge plants near water gardens for an interesting foliage variation. Ideal for unique form and texture in shaded condo or town-house patio gardens.
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLily of the Valley (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Viburnum (Viburnum); Magnolia (Magnolia); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils; tolerates sandy sites and clay. Shelter from drying winds and harsh sun in hot southern regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to develop an extensive root system. Fertilize in spring. Slowly spreads; prune suckers promptly, unless naturalizing is desired.

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