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Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'
Also Known As
- Berberis aquifolium 'Compacta'
- Mahonia aquifolium 'Compactum'
- Mahonia aquifolium cv. 'Compactum'
- Compact Oregon Grape
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta' plant details
Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
- Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
By: Native Sons
Garden photo gallery of Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta' plant
How to Grow Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Fruit
- blue
- black
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Berberis x hortensis 'Arthur Menzies', Mahonia 'Arthur Menzies', Mahonia japonica x lomarifolia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- drought tolerant
aka Berberis x hortensis 'Charity'
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 4'-12'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Berberis aquifolium 'Apollo', Oregon Grapeholly
Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 24"-48"
- mostly sun - shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Berberis x hortensis 'Underway', Mahonia 'Underway'
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 8'
Width: 6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-6'
Width: 1'-6'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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