Oregon grape bush - Ask Extension
We have found an Oregon grape bush growing in our yard. Is it a plant we need to destroy or can it be kept. Finding different information on the int...
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Asked April 14, 2024, 6:40 PM EDT
We have found an Oregon grape bush growing in our yard. Is it a plant we need to destroy or can it be kept. Finding different information on the internet if it is invasive or not.
Medina County Ohio
Expert Response
Brenda
Mahonia aquifolium, or Oregon grape holly, is an American native that grows in the western U.S.. It is not considered an invasive in Ohio. I did find some reference that considered it a threat in some areas of the Wisconsin.
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c291
On the other hand, Mahonia bealei, or leatherleaf mahonia, is a Chinese import that has naturalized throughout the southeastern states and is considered an invasive. It is only zone hardy to zone 7 and also is not considered a problem in Ohio.
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=277789&isprof...
Overall, I would say enjoy this beautiful, deer resistant shrub.
ROX
Mahonia aquifolium, or Oregon grape holly, is an American native that grows in the western U.S.. It is not considered an invasive in Ohio. I did find some reference that considered it a threat in some areas of the Wisconsin.
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c291
On the other hand, Mahonia bealei, or leatherleaf mahonia, is a Chinese import that has naturalized throughout the southeastern states and is considered an invasive. It is only zone hardy to zone 7 and also is not considered a problem in Ohio.
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=277789&isprof...
Overall, I would say enjoy this beautiful, deer resistant shrub.
ROX
