Botanical Name: Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'
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Common Name: Compact Oregon Grape  
Plant photo of: Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'
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Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Blue

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

'Compacta' has the same characteritics of the species: evergreen holly-like spiny leaves, yellow spring flowers, blue-black fruit - but grows only about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide.