Family: Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Mahonia (ma-HO-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: pinnata subsp. insularis
Synonym:Berberis pinnata subsp. insularis
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Category:
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer
Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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