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Mahonia nervosa - Cascade barberry

Market price from $11.50 to $22.25

Mahonia nervosa is more popularly known as the Cascade Barberry, a proudly hardy evergreen shrub native to the vibrant landscapes of western North America. Sporting a moderate height of 1-2 feet, with the occasional potential to grow up to 4 feet, this low-growing shrub exudes elegance with its richly colored, glossy dark green leaves that resemble holly. Each spring, the Cascade Barberry adds a pop of color to its surroundings with a profusion of delicate yellow flowers, which later transition into eye-catching clusters of blue-black berries in the warmer transitions between summer and fall. Appreciated for its adaptability, this plant thrives in the spectrum of partial to full shade, making it a versatile and dependable choice for many garden settings. Whether it's a woodland garden, a shaded border front, or even under towering trees, Cascade Barberry's resilience shines through, even in less-than-ideal soils. Truly a year-round spectacle, Mahonia nervosa infuses textural and visual interest wherever it lays its roots, all the while requiring only moderate water usage.

  • Size: Typically 1-2 feet, can reach up to 4 feet
  • Flowers: Delicate yellow flowers in spring
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green, holly-like leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Partial to full shade
  • Berries: Produces clusters of blue-black berries in late summer and fall
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