M. japonica is a widespreading shrub with large 18 inches long leaves and up to 19 lance shaped leaflets. In December, scented, pale yellow flowers open in clusters and will last until May followed by blue-purple berries.
Mahonia fremontii ( Oregon grape )
M. fremontii is a stiffly branched shrub with pinnate gray-green lance shaped leaves with wavy edges. In the early and midautumn, bright yellow flowers bloom in upright racemes followed by white-frosted, dark blue berries.
Mahonia bealei ( Leatherleaf Mahonia )
Mahonia bealei is an upright, evergreen shrub. The foliage is dull green to blue-green, presenting a coarse texture. Lightly fragrant, yellow flowers bloom in midspring on 4 inch long, upright racemes. The fruit is a bluish berry, maturing in late […]
Mahonia aquifolium ( Oregon Grapeholly )
Mahonia aquifolium is a slow growing evergreen shrub with upright stems, forming colonies through its creeping rhizomes. Height generally 3-6 inches, up to 9 feet, with a 3-5 feet spread. Two forms seem to exist, one is upright and open, […]
Mahonia aquifolium ( Moseri Oregon grapeholly )
M. aquifolium is a tall evergreen shrub with leathery green leaves that turn red or purple in the winter. Yellow flowers bloom in the spring in thick clusters on racemes to 3 inches long, followed by blue-black berries. The cultivar, […]
Mahonia aquifolium ( King’s Ransom Oregon grape )
M. aquifolium is a tall evergreen shrub with leathery green leaves that turn red or purple in the winter. Yellow flowers bloom in the spring in thick clusters on racemes to 3 inches long, followed by blue-black berries. The cultivar, […]
Mahonia aquifolium ( Compactum Oregon grape )
M. aquifolium is a tall evergreen shrub with leathery green leaves that turn red or purple in the winter. Yellow flowers bloom in the spring in thick clusters on racemes to 3 inches long, followed by blue-black berries. The cultivar, […]
Mahonia aquifolium ( Apollo Oregon grape )
M. aquifolium is a tall evergreen shrub with leathery green leaves that turn red or purple in the winter. Orange flowers bloom in the spring in thick clusters on racemes to 3 inches long, followed by blue-black berries.
Magnolia zenii ( Zen’s Magnolia )
A small deciduous tree, 16 to 23 feet tall, with gray bark, purplish twigs. Silky hairs cover the winter buds. Leaves are dark green and smooth, pale green on the undersides, veins and midrib have fine hairs. Flowers are highly […]
Magnolia wilsonii ( Wilson’s Magnolia )
Deciduous tree or shrub to 30 feet tall. Fragrant saucer-shaped flowers, open from ovoid flower buds, magenta stamens. Bark is brown with grayish purple twigs. Leaves are dark green above, lighter green below with fine hairs. Prefer rich, moist soil […]