Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Mahonia dictyota flower, foliage by Stan Shebs

    Photo by Stan Shebs

    This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.

    Show all photos

    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

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Mahonia dictyota plant

    How to Grow Mahonia dictyota

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    See other plant types of Mahonia for your garden

    Mahonia x media 'Arthur Menzies'

    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
    Photo of Mahonia x media 'Arthur Menzies' flower, foliage by plant lust
    View Plant

    Mahonia x media 'Charity'

    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
    Photo of Mahonia x media 'Charity' landscape by Danger Garden
    View Plant

    Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo'

    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
    Photo of Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' foliage by plant lust
    View Plant

    More Options

    Mahonia x media 'Underway'

    aka Berberis x hortensis 'Underway', Mahonia 'Underway'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Mahonia x media 'Underway' foliage by plant lust
    View Plant

    More Options

    Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'

    aka Berberis aquifolium 'Compacta', Mahonia aquifolium 'Compactum', Mahonia aquifolium cv. 'Compactum', Compact Oregon Grape

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta' foliage by Native Sons
    View Plant

    More Options

    +46 more Mahonia
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved