Description
Bundle of 10
At a Glance: Commonly found in somewhat dry, open, often rocky sites, Tall Oregon Grape is an erect, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 6’ tall. Bark and wood are yellowish, with the inner bark being bright yellow due to high berberine content.
Leaves: Clustered, long, alternate with 5-9 leathery leaflets, each with one central vein, glossy above and less so beneath. Leaflets are oblong to egg-shaped with several prominent spiny teeth akin to English Holly. Leaves turn reddish or purplish in winter.
Flowers: Bright yellow, many-flowered erect clusters to 8” long.
Fruit: Blue berries in elongated clusters prized by many bird species.
Growing Conditions:
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
| Full sun 80%-100%
Most sun 60%-80% Part sun/shade 40%-60% Shade 20%-40% |
Dry
Well drained Moist
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Low elevations
Mid elevations
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References:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.
