Cascade Barberry
Mahonia nervosa (Pursh) Nutt. - Barberry familySize
Mature Height: Up to around 24 inches
Planting Distance: 4.0 feet
Plant Type: Subshrub, Shrub
Root Depth: 16 inches
Growth Form: Rhizomatous
Growth Rate: Slow
Features
Flower Color: Yellow
Conspicuous Flowers: Yes
Bloom Time: Mid Spring
Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer
Evergreen: Yes
Fall Colors: Yes
Conditions
Shade Tolerance: Tolerant
Clay Soil Tolerance: No
Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes
Drought Tolerance: High
Flood Tolerance: None
Fire Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: None
Ecosystem Interactions
Pollinators: Native Bees; Hummingbirds
Native Range
- CAN: British Columbia
- USA: California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.