Oregon Grape
Best low-maintenance evergreen for gardeners seeking year-round landscape color and interest.
Discover the Oregon Grape, a versatile evergreen shrub from Monrovia, perfect for adding year-round interest to your landscape. This easy-care plant boasts striking foliage that shifts from bronze-red to green and then to purple-red in winter. Enjoy brilliant spring flowers followed by deep blue fall berries, especially when planted with companions. It's deer resistant and adaptable to various soils, making it an excellent choice for mass plantings, borders, hedges, or containers. This shrub thrives in full sun to partial sun conditions.
$44.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2656
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+3%
Above average
Brand
Monrovia Growers
/ Monrovia Growers
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious gardeners supporting local pollinators and bird populations
- Gardeners managing low-maintenance or challenging landscape sites
- Homeowners seeking year-round visual interest in their garden
Who should skip it
- Owners wanting a plant that maintains a dense, compact shape
- Families with small children or pets near high-traffic areas
- Gardeners with limited space or strictly manicured garden beds
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Versatility
Dynamic foliage shifts provide visual interest throughout every month of the year.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort shrub that thrives with minimal intervention from the gardener.
Wildlife Resilience
Natural deer resistance keeps your landscape intact without needing protective barriers.
Pollinator Appeal
Spring blooms act as a reliable magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Landscape Adaptability
Flexible growth habits suit everything from formal hedges to container gardening.
Environmental Tolerance
Robust root systems handle diverse soil conditions with impressive consistency.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Hardiness Zone
05
Mature Height
6 ft
Mature Width
6 ft
Light Needs
Full sun, Partial sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Soil Type
Humus-rich, Well-drained
Features
- Four-season interest with changing foliage color
- Brilliant spring flowers and fall berries
- Deer resistant
- Adaptable to various soil types
- Suitable for mass planting, borders, hedges, containers
- Easy-care maintenance
- Evergreen foliage
- Attracts pollinators
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality of the Oregon Grape plants received from Monrovia, noting their robust health and vigorous root systems upon delivery. The primary satisfaction theme is the plant's remarkable hardiness and low maintenance needs. Gardeners appreciate its reliable performance, providing attractive evergreen foliage and seasonal color even in challenging shaded areas. This plant is seen as a dependable, long term investment for adding structure to the landscape.
Know before you buy
The Oregon Grape reaches a mature height and width of approximately 6 feet. You should space them at least 6 feet apart if you are planting them as individual specimens, or slightly closer if you intend to create a dense hedge.
This plant is rated for USDA Hardiness Zone 5. It is quite hardy, but if you live in an area with extreme winter temperatures, ensure it is planted in a location that offers some protection from harsh, drying winds.
It is highly adaptable to various soil types, but it performs best in humus-rich, well-drained soil. If your native soil is heavy clay, amending it with organic matter at the time of planting will help ensure proper drainage.
Yes, it is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is a concern. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, the tough, holly-like foliage is generally unappealing to them.
Absolutely. Because of its evergreen nature and seasonal color changes, it works well in large containers. Just ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix.
The Oregon Grape is flexible and thrives in both full sun and partial sun. In hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade can help prevent the foliage from scorching during the peak of summer.
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