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Mahonia dictyota

Also Known As

Berberis aquifolium var. dictyota
Berberis dictyota
Mahonia aquifolium var. dictyota
Jepson's Oregon Grape
Shining Netvein Barberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-6'
W: 1'-6'

planting zones

7a-10b

Mahonia dictyota plant details

Mahonia dictyota is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia dictyota

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, mat-forming, thicket forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia dictyota

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare and attractive shrub is only found growing in small areas of California from the Sierra Mountains to Baja. Handsome and drought resistant, this 1-6' slow-growing, thicket forming shrub has decorative, gray-green, spiny leaves. Bright clusters of cheerful yellow flowers in spring become dark-blue edible (tart!) berries. This makes an excellent shrub for xeriscape and bird gardens. S/M-D