Mahonia nervosa Oregon grape (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Mahonia nervosa
Oregon grape
Evergreen shrub
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The Mahonia nervosa plant species is found in Northwestern N. America. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Oregon grape. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. glumacea. Berberis glumacea. B. nervosa.

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Latin Name:  Mahonia nervosa
Common Name:  Oregon grape
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (Pursh.)Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Light dry woods and rocky ledges[60, 67].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it thrives in any good garden soil[11, 200] but also succeeds in poor dry ones. Another report says that it is best on a lime-free soil[182]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a sunny position[3] but succeeds in heavy woodland shade[K]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. Plants are growing and fruiting well at Wakehurst Place in Sussex, but they do not generally do well in Britain[11]. Resistant to honey fungus[88].

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