Mahonia is a formerly accepted genus of approximately 70 species of shrubs or, rarely, small trees with evergreen leaves in the family Berberidaceae, native to eastern Asia, the Himalaya, North America, and Central America. They are closely related to the genus Berberis and as of 2023 the majority of botanical sources list it as a synonym for Berberis.

Mahonia (Oregon grape) is an evergreen shrub hardy to H7, ideal for partial shade, groundcover, woodland gardens, and border structure in spring and summer.

Mahonia

Oregon grape | Mahonia

Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar' (Oregon grape 'Pan's Peculiar') is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Mahonia genus, known for its tough, pinnate foliage with spiny edges. This cultivar has a bushy, upright or spreading habit and thrives best in partial shade, particularly in north-facing, sheltered locations. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist but neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for use as groundcover, in woodland gardens, or as border structure. Interest is primarily in spring and summer when it may produce clusters of yellow flowers followed by dark berries.

Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar' is an evergreen shrub with spiny pinnate foliage, ideal for partial shade, groundcover, and woodland gardens, flowering in spring and

Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar'

Oregon grape 'Pan's Peculiar' | Mahonia 'Pan's Peculiar'

Mahonia aquifolium Darhil ('Hillary') is a cultivar of Mahonia, a genus of evergreen shrubs known for their tough, pinnate foliage with spiny edges. This bushy plant has an upright or spreading habit and features leathery, spine-toothed leaves. It thrives in partial shade, particularly in north-facing, sheltered spots with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for use as groundcover, in woodland gardens, or as border structure. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.

Mahonia aquifolium Darhil ('Hillary') is a hardy evergreen shrub with spiny, leathery foliage, ideal for groundcover and woodland gardens in partial shade.

Mahonia aquifolium Darhil ('Hillary')

Mahonia conferta is a cultivar of the Mahonia genus, which comprises evergreen shrubs with tough, pinnate foliage often edged with spines. This bushy plant has an upright or spreading habit and features leathery, evergreen leaves. It thrives best in partial shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, contributing to its interest during these seasons. Suitable for use as groundcover or in woodland gardens and borders, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings or seed.

Mahonia conferta is a hardy evergreen shrub with tough pinnate leaves, ideal for groundcover and woodland gardens in partial shade from spring to summer.

Mahonia conferta

Berberis eurybracteata is a species of shrub in the Berberidaceae described as a species in 1901. It is endemic to China.

Mahonia eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' thrives in shade, ideal for groundcover, borders, woodland gardens, and screening with RHS hardiness H5.

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Berberis, commonly known as barberry, is a large genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1–5 m tall, found throughout temperate and subtropical regions of the world. Species diversity is greatest in South America and Asia, but native species also appear in Europe, Africa, and North America.

Mahonia eurybracteata 'Soft Caress'

Mahonia eurybracteata 'Sweet Winter' is a hardy H5 evergreen ideal for screening, groundcover, and adding structure to borders in shade or sun.

Mahonia eurybracteata 'Sweet Winter'

Berberis japonica is a species of flowering plant in the family Berberidaceae, native to Taiwan. Despite the name, it is not native to Japan, though it has been known in cultivation there for centuries.

Mahonia japonica 'Bealei' is a hardy H5 evergreen ideal for screening, groundcover, and adding structure to borders in full sun or shade.

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Mahonia japonica 'Bealei'

Mahonia oiwakensis subsp. oiwakensis is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Berberidaceae family. It features tough, pinnate, leathery leaves often edged with spines, contributing to its bushy, upright or spreading habit. In spring and summer, it produces clusters of yellow flowers that may be pleasantly fragrant, followed by dark berries. This cultivar thrives best in partial shade with a north-facing aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH in a sheltered position. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for use as groundcover, in woodland gardens, or as a border structure.

Mahonia oiwakensis subsp. oiwakensis is a hardy evergreen shrub with spiny leathery leaves, ideal for partial shade groundcover and woodland borders in spring

Mahonia oiwakensis subsp. oiwakensis

Berberis pumila is a species of shrub native to the Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon and northwestern California. It is found in open woods and rocky areas at an altitude of 300–1,200 m (980–3,940 ft), often on serpentine soils. Berberis pumila is evergreen, rarely more than 40 cm tall. It has compound leaves and dark blue berries. Grow it in partial shade and loam soil. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). It works well for groundcover, woodland garden and border structure. It tolerates neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and north-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Mahonia pumila, commonly known as dwarf Oregon grape, is a member of the Berberidaceae family. This evergreen shrub features tough, spiny-edged leaves and produces clusters of yellow flowers, which are followed by dark purple or black berries.

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Mahonia pumila

Dwarf Oregon grape | Mahonia pumila

Mahonia volcania is an evergreen shrub cultivar within the Mahonia genus, known for its tough, pinnate foliage with spiny edges. It has a bushy, upright or spreading habit and thrives in partial shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered aspects. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and consistent moisture. Flowering in spring and summer, it produces clusters of yellow flowers, often followed by dark berries. Hardy to UK zone H7, Mahonia volcania is suitable for use as groundcover, in woodland gardens, or as a border structure.

Mahonia volcania is a hardy groundcover for partial shade, ideal for woodland gardens and borders with spring and summer interest.

Mahonia volcania

Mahonia x wagneri is an evergreen shrub cultivar within the Mahonia genus, known for its bushy, upright or spreading habit. It features leathery, pinnate leaves often edged with spines, typical of Mahonia's tough foliage. This cultivar thrives in partial shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Flowering in spring and summer, it produces clusters of yellow flowers, followed by dark berries. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits woodland gardens, borders, or as groundcover.

Mahonia x wagneri is a hardy evergreen shrub with spiny, leathery leaves, ideal for partial shade, woodland gardens, and spring to summer interest.