Mahonia piperiana 'Spoonleaf'

Also Known As

Berberis piperiana 'Spoonleaf'
Spoonleaf Oregon Grape

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'

planting zones

6a-9b

Mahonia piperiana 'Spoonleaf' plant details

Mahonia piperiana 'Spoonleaf' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter apricot and yellow flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia piperiana 'Spoonleaf'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot and yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia piperiana 'Spoonleaf'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Selected in Oregon's Northern Rogue valley by plantsman Frank Callahan, growing in dry chaparral country. To 4-6 ft and dense, with leaflets nearly round and very shiny. Late winter and early spring flowers are peach tinted, maturing to yellow followed by attractive masses of powdery blue berries. The plants are burnished red with winter frost or drought. Full sun to dappled shade with good drainage and preferring west coast summer dry conditions. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.