Tall Oregon Grape

Mahonia aquifolium / Berberis aquifolium Tall Oregon grape is as beautiful as it is versatile; offering dynamic year round appeal for the gardener while being extremely beneficial to wildlife. It’s a large evergreen shrub with pointy, holly-like leaves that emerge a bronzy coppery color, then mature to a deep, glossy green and eventually put on a show of reds, oranges and even purples in extreme conditions. In early spring, clusters of lightly fragrant, sunny-yellow flowers beckon mason bees from their cocoons. By summer, flowers ripen into dusty-blue berries adored by backyard birds.  Plant type/canopy layer: evergreen, perennial, large shrub  Size at maturity: 5-15' tall, 2-8' wide Light requirements: full sun, part sun/part shade, full shade Moisture requirements: dry to moist soil, prefers well-drained Bloom time: March - June Growth rate/ease: medium growth rate, easy to grow  Wildlife support: flowers attract and provide nectar for hummingbirds, adult butterflies,