Mahonia x media with clusters of scented yellow flowers

Mahonia x media, Oregon Grape Holly, is a shrub adapted to many summer-dry climate gardens. This evergreen plant features clusters of scented yellow flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. With its upright growth habit reaching up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide, Mahonia x media makes a striking addition to mediterranean gardens. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant once established and requires minimal water in summer-dry climates. Mahonia x media is native to China and is commonly used as a specimen plant or in mixed borders for its beauty and winter interest.