Quick answer: Tall Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is native to 3 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained, acid loams |
| Bloom | Mar-May |
| Height | 3-6 ft, up to 15 ft |
| Wildlife value | Berries relished by wildlife, used for jelly-making |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Tall Oregon grape
Where is Tall Oregon grape native?
Tall Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is native to California, Oregon and Washington. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Tall Oregon grape bloom?
Tall Oregon grape blooms Mar-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Tall Oregon grape need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Dry. Soil: Moist, well-drained, acid loams. Mature height: 3-6 ft, up to 15 ft.
Is Tall Oregon grape good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Berries relished by wildlife, used for jelly-making.
Is Tall Oregon grape deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Tall Oregon grape is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Tall Oregon grape seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Mahonia aquifolium on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Tall Oregon grape.
- Douglas iris Iris douglasiana
- Henderson's shooting star Dodecatheon hendersonii
- Pacific aster Symphyotrichum chilense
- Pacific trillium Trillium ovatum
- Vine maple Acer circinatum
- Farewell-to-spring Clarkia amoena
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