Mahonia pinnata ssp. insularis 'Shnilemoon'

Also Known As

Berberis pinnata ssp. insularis 'Shnilemoon'
Mahonia pinnata insularis 'Schnilemoon'
Schnilemoon Pinnate Mahonia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 10'

planting zones

8a-10b

Mahonia pinnata ssp. insularis 'Shnilemoon' plant details

Mahonia pinnata ssp. insularis 'Shnilemoon' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia pinnata ssp. insularis 'Shnilemoon'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia pinnata ssp. insularis 'Shnilemoon'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to the Channel Islands off the California coast, this rare evergreen native is a glossy-holly-leaved shrub 6-10' tall which forms clumps to 10' across; stalks of bright yellow flowers are followed by blue berries. S-PSh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

From the channel islands off southern California, this form named by the fabulous University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. Makes a rounded shrub of upright branches with multiply-pinnate leaves, nearly round and the brightest spring green, held on very pretty, rather gracile, deep brown stems. All this adorned with cheery yellow flowers in late winter and spring and blue berries beyond. This is one of the most unique forms of a species native from southern Oregon to Baja. Prefers Mediterranean conditions....sorry Florida. Frost hardy to mid USDA zone 8. Tolerant and pleased with long periods of summer drought in either sun or shade.