Compact Oregon Grape Holly
Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Compact Oregon Grape Holly highlights at a glance!
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones9, 6, 7, 8, 5
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Harvest Time

Growing Zones 5-9
We know that some of you out there only think of the great Northwestern forests as home to the legendary Bigfoot and his kin. Hopefully, we can enlighten you on some of the other natural wonders in those forests! Let's start with the Compact Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta') is a new, much more compact form of the American native Mahonia that is so prevalent in the Pine and Fir forests of the great Northwest!
Its smaller size makes it much more versatile as a landscape shrub than its big brethren, though. The current trend is leaning toward smaller and urban gardens, so there is a need for smaller plants to fit those spaces, and this small shrub does it better than most!
Oregon Grape Holly is a fantastic plant. Its spiky leathery leaves are evergreen, but they sport a couple of color changes throughout the year! The bronze-red new growth turns to glossy deep green in the summer and then transforms into purple-red for the fall and winter months. If that weren't enough, there are also sunny yellow late spring flowers followed by deep purple summer berries. Now imagine all of this on a compact plant that will fit just about anywhere.
Planting and Application:
Use this native as a small hedge or around a deck or steps to hide the foundations. It also hides the leggy bottoms of taller plants if you put it in front of the border. Try it by rocks, dry streambeds or water features for an interesting foliage juxtaposition. It is a perfect choice for massed panting and big borders, too. The yellow blossoms attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, so include one as an anchor for your pollinator garden!
Add a boost of year-round interest and greenery to your landscape! As a sun or part shade foundation plant along the front of your home, as a lower hedge and screening property divider, or as a fantastic backdrop for smaller perennials and mixed shrub borders! Plus those edible berries are great for jam and jelly!
- Textured Broadleaf Evergreen Foliage
- Bronze-Red New Spring Leaves & Compact Growth
- Fragrant Bright Yellow Flowers For Pollinators
- Edible Ornamental Berries for You & Birds!
- Hedges, Edible Landscaping, & Small Urban Yards
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Mahonia tolerates full sun and partial shade throughout the USDA hardiness zones of 5 through 9. A highly adaptable version of the great native Oregon Grape Holly, these are rather deer resistant and very low maintenance. This glossy plant should perform beautifully for you. Open it up to sunlight and air circulation by cutting interior canes down to the ground, or pruning right after the flowers are done. You can also rejuvenate older shrubs by cutting them all the way to the ground. Young stems will grow back from the center of the root system. It won't take long for the canes to grow back again, better than ever.
- Full Sun for More Fruit or Partial Shade
- Moderate Moisture - Adaptable Once Established
- Any Type of Well-Drained Soil
- NW Native Selection That’s Deer Resistant
- Prune When Flowering is Complete
This is an excellent choice for the home garden - durable, low-maintenance and beautiful! Add a few to your garden today. (You'll make a Sasquatch proud!) Hurry and order this ornamental edible landscaping shrub today from NatureHills.com!
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