Low Oregon Grape (Mahonia nervosa)

Sold as: 2,0 -  3 ” bareroot

Evergreen understory shrub with multiple habitat benefits. Holly-like leaflets are paired with yellow flowers in the spring and dusty blue fruits in the summer. Pennate leaves on low stems that arch out from the center. Creates a good low understory cover in shaded areas. Good for dry to moist shaded understory. Excellent food source for a range of species with foliage, flowers, and berries benefiting multiple niches.

Classification: Evergreen shrub
Light Requirements: Partial sun, shade tolerant
Water Requirements: dry to fairly moist conditions
Ease of Growing: Easy to establish in dappled to full shade areas where other species might not.
Growth Rate: Slow to full size, especially in more shaded areas.
Bloom Time: late spring, yellow flowers
Spreads: fruit seeds or rhizome rooting nearby.
Type of support: Wildlife, pollinators, beneficial insects, fruit, raingarden

Edible: Yes, edible berries are tart.
Mature Height: 0.5-2ft (15-60cm)
Mature Width: 0.5-2ft (15-60cm)

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