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Mahonia fremontii
Scientific Name: Alloberberis fremontii
Also Known As
- Berberis fremontii
- Desert Mahonia
- Desert Oregon Grape
- Frémont's Mahonia
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 5'-15'
- W: 5'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Mahonia fremontii plant details
Mahonia fremontii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red and yellow fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in clay, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia fremontii
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 FT - 15 - wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: easy-to-grow, spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia fremontii
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: clay, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Mahonia fremontii
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Panayoti Kelaidis
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Panayoti Kelaidis
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Mahonia fremontii plant
How to Grow Mahonia fremontii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- well-drained
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Fruit
- red
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Alloberberis for your garden
aka Alloberberis haematocarpa [Santa Fe Landscape], Mahonia haematocarpa [Santa Fe Landscape], Mahonia haematocarpus [Santa Fe Landscape], Desert Holly, Oregon Grape, Red Barberry, Red Mexican Barberry
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
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Scientific Name: Alloberberis nevinii
aka Berberis nevinii, Nevin's Barberry
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 5'-12'
Width: 5'-12'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Scientific Name: Alloberberis trifoliolata
aka Berberis trifoliolata, Agarita, Wild Currant
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - low
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