Mahonia nervosa

Also Known As

Berberis nervosa
Cascade Oregon Grape
Dwarf Oregon Grape
Longleaf Mahonia
Longleaf Oregon Grape

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Mahonia nervosa plant details

Mahonia nervosa is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia nervosa

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, spreading, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia nervosa

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Cascade or Longleaf Oregon Grape is a handsome and striking species! This low slowly-spreading 2' shrub has long lustrous deep-green leaves with many holly-like leaflets. The foliage takes on a rich reddish-bronze in the winter months. In spring, 8" stalks of bright-yellow, sweetly fragrant flowers are born abundantly. The blooms are followed by dusty blue fruits. This lovely native is found f growing in the woodland edges of the Pacific Northwest. S-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Northwest native, a tough 2’ tall suckering shrub that creates a low maintenance ground cover with spiny, evergreen, holly-like, emerald green foliage. Yellow flower spikes in late spring attract hummingbirds are followed by glaucous blue berries eaten by birds in fall. Sun to shade, not fussy about soil, looks best with occasional water during dry weather. Good on slopes and naturalized in woodlands. Not a good companion for wimpy plants.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Zn 6. Yellow flowers. Low growing green leaves.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Short 1-2 ft. hardy Pacific Northwest native of medium texture. Attractive blue fruits accented by prickly, deep green, narrow leaves.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Blooms: winter-spring, yellow/ glossy evergreen foliage, loved by hummingbirds Zone 5-9. 6"-24", PNW, shade-sun, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

Dwarf Oregon Grape. A evergreen member of the Berberis family, with glossy compound holly like foliage and clusters of yellow fruit in late winter and early spring. DEER RESISTANT! Plus, it tolerates dry shade. 2', spreading by stolons.