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Mahonia moranensis

Also Known As

Berberis druckerei
Berberis moranensis
Mahonia druckerei

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Mahonia moranensis plant details

Mahonia moranensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia moranensis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: compact, easy-to-grow, fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia moranensis

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, 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.