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Mahonia druckerei

Also Known As

Berberis druckerei
Oregon Grape

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-10b

Mahonia druckerei plant details

Mahonia druckerei is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and red foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia druckerei

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
Uses: compact, easy-to-grow, native plant, rare, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia druckerei

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Given to us by the late plantsman Peter Schick, from a collection in southern Mexico at about 7400'. The lone plant was in the Mendocino Botanic Garden, and has now disappeared. We're still working on the nomenclature, but we do know it's a compact, matte-leaved little Oregon grape (Oaxacan grape?) that thrives in gardens, produces abundant late winter yellow flowers, blue fruit that look most attractive around the red-tinted leaves and the upright form of the plant. Most soils, sun to shade, USDA zone 7.