Mahonia haematocarpa Mexican barberry (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Mahonia haematocarpa
Mexican barberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Mahonia haematocarpa plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and Mexico. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mexican barberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Berberis haematocarpa.

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Latin Name:  Mahonia haematocarpa
Common Name:  Mexican barberry
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (Wooton.)Fedde.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Unlike most members of this genus, this species requires a dry, perfectly drained position in full sun, a gritty slightly acid soil is best[11, 200]. It grows best on a sunny south facing wall in Britain[11, 182] and does well in a hot, dry position[184]. It requires a position sheltered from strong or cold winds[202]. Plants are only hardy in the milder areas of the country, tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c when fully dormant[1]. The young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. The flowers are fragrant[245]. A very ornamental plant[1], but it does not fruit freely in Britain, the climate is too dull[11]. This species is very closely related to M. fremontii, being distinguished by the fruit which is blue-black in M. fremontii and red in M. haematocarpa[11, 67]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. Resistant to honey fungus[88].

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