Oregon Grape zone 7, what are the optimal growing conditions?

Question

On here I got an answer that advised me on my shrubs and bushes ( I am a flower gardener before) to get good fastest growth on my privacy shrubs to get optimal growing conditons. i know this includes proper light conditions and I have good soil, but in bushes and shrubs what about fertilizers and when and water and ??? let's just do Oregon grape here. I do have the new Sunset Western Gardener's guide and I read that, but your specific experienced answers have helped me more. WEndy thanks so smuch

Answer 1

Mahonia aquifolium thrives in alkaline soil. Plant in moist leafy soil in sun or partial shade. Once well established ,usually after three years, needs little attention.
Water during drought.