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Mahonia fremontii

Scientific Name: Alloberberis fremontii

Also Known As

  • Berberis fremontii
  • Desert Mahonia
  • Desert Oregon Grape
  • Frémont's Mahonia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-15'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Mahonia fremontii plant details

Mahonia fremontii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red and yellow fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in clay, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia fremontii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 15 - wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia fremontii

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Mahonia fremontii plant

How to Grow Mahonia fremontii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • well-drained
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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