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    Mahonia nevinii

    Scientific Name: Alloberberis nevinii

    Also Known As

    • Berberis nevinii
    • Nevin's Barberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-12'
    • W: 5'-12'

    planting zones

    • 6a-11

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    Mahonia nevinii plant details

    Mahonia nevinii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mahonia nevinii

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 12 FT - wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, edging plant, spiky, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mahonia nevinii

    USDA Zones: 6a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Unusual evergreen with small, tough ashen-colored leaves, often with rosy margins and always armed with intimidating spines. Growing 3-12' with an almost arching form, it is well used as an attractive barrier plant bearing bright yellow springtime flowers and "translucent red berries" that attract western blue-birds mid-summer to fall. A native treasure with an astonishing range of tolerances, mature plants require only occasional water. Hardy to 0 °F and below. Southern California.

    By: Native Sons

    Striking evergreen mahonia with unusual blue foliage edged with startlingly sharp spines. Reaches 5 ft tall x 5 ft wide, it's spiny blueness offering bright yellow flowers in early spring followed by translucent red berries. Deer don't enjoy it but birds do. Tolerates difficult, droughty situations in poor soil and bright light to part shade. Creates an extremely effective barrier or single specimen away from paths. A rare California native and surprisingly cold tolerant, to at least -10 °F, USDA zone 6. Berberis nevinii is a synonym and, for some, the preferred name.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Mahonia nevinii plant

    How to Grow Mahonia nevinii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Mahonia fremontii

    Scientific Name: Alloberberis fremontii

    aka Berberis fremontii, Desert Mahonia, Desert Oregon Grape, Frémont's Mahonia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-15'

    Width: 5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Mahonia fremontii flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Berberis haematocarpa [Santa Fe Landscape]

    aka Alloberberis haematocarpa [Santa Fe Landscape], Mahonia haematocarpa [Santa Fe Landscape], Mahonia haematocarpus [Santa Fe Landscape], Desert Holly, Oregon Grape, Red Barberry, Red Mexican Barberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Berberis haematocarpa [Santa Fe Landscape] foliage by plant lust
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    Mahonia trifoliolata

    Scientific Name: Alloberberis trifoliolata

    aka Berberis trifoliolata, Agarita, Wild Currant

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Mahonia trifoliolata foliage, fruit by Stan Shebs
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