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Mahonia nevinii Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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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