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Mahonia nevinii
Evergreen shrub
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The Mahonia nevinii plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - S. California. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Berberis nevinii.

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Latin Name:  Mahonia nevinii
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (Gray.)Fedde.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  2.4   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Sandy and gravelly places in sage bush scrub or chaparral[71, 184].



Cultivation Notes:  Unlike most members of the genus, this species requires a dry, perfectly drained position in full sun[184], a gritty slightly acid soil is best[200]. It does well in a hot, dry position[166]. Succeeds in a good garden soil[11]. It grows best by a sunny south-facing wall[182]. Plants are not fully hardy in all parts of Britain, they probably tolerate temperatures down to about -10°c when fully dormant[184], though the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. This species is closely allied to M. haematocarpa and M. fremontii[182]. It hybridizes freely with other members of the genus. Grows and flowers well at the University Botanic Gardens in Oxford[67]. Plants are resistant to honey fungus[88].

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