Mahonia pinnata California barberry (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Mahonia pinnata
California barberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Mahonia pinnata plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California, Mexico. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as California barberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. aquifolium fascicularis. M. fascicularis. Berberis pinnata.

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Latin Name:  Mahonia pinnata
Common Name:  California barberry
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (Lag.)Fedde.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rocky exposed places and woody slopes below 1200 metres[71].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it thrives in any good garden soil[11, 200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Dislikes windy positions[49]. Prefers a shady sheltered position[49]. This species is not fully hardy in the colder parts of Britain[3]. The young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. Closely allied to M. aquifolium[67]. It hybridizes freely with other members of the genus. Most plants grown in gardens under this name are in fact hybrids[182]. Plants are resistant to honey fungus[88].

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