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Mahonia nervosa

Family Berberidaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Mahonia nervosa (cascade grape holly) yields showy and bright yellow blossoms during early spring to late spring. This plant is spreading in form and has showy, glossy, coarse textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is fragrant, showy and fissured in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Mahonia nervosa (cascade grape holly).
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, ground cover and hedge.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Mahonia nervosa .
Cautions Mahonia nervosa (cascade grape holly) has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets. With its fast growth rate, Mahonia nervosa (cascade grape holly) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.