Berberis Species, Cascade Barberry, Cascade Oregon-Grape, Longleaf Mahonia
Berberisnervosa

<h1>Berberis Species, Cascade Barberry, Cascade Oregon-Grape, Longleaf Mahonia<br><i>Berberis</i><i>nervosa</i></h1>

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                            <b>Family: Berberidaceae</b>
                                    (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)<br>
                                                        <b>Genus: <i>Berberis</i></b>
                                    (BUR-bur-is)<br>
                                        
                            <b>Species: <i>nervosa</i></b>
                                    (ner-VO-suh)<br>
                            
            
                        
                        
                        
                            <P><b>Synonym:<i>Berberis glumacea</i></b><br>
            
                            <P><b>Synonym:<i>Berberis nervosa var. mendocinensis</i></b><br>
                        
                        
                        
            
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                    <P><B>Category</B><BR>
                     
                        Groundcovers<BR>
                     
                        Shrubs<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Water Requirements</B><BR>
                     
                        Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping<BR>
                     
                        Average Water Needs;  Water regularly; do not overwater<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Sun Exposure</B><BR>
                     
                        Sun to Partial Shade<BR>
                     
                        Light Shade<BR>
                     
                        Partial to Full Shade<BR>
                     
                        Full Shade<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Foliage</B><BR>
                     
                        Evergreen<BR>
                     
                        Provides Winter Interest<BR>
                     
                        This plant is resistant to deer<BR>
                     
                        Textured<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Foliage Color</B><BR>
                     
                        Blue-Green<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Height</B><BR>
                     
                        24-36 in. (60-90 cm)<BR>
                     
                        36-48 in. (90-120 cm)<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Spacing</B><BR>
                     
                        12-15 in. (30-38 cm)<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Hardiness</B><BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)<BR>
                                     
                                             
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                    <P><B>Where to Grow</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Danger</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Bloom Color</B><BR>
                     
                        Bright Yellow<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Bloom Characteristics</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Bloom Size</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Bloom Time</B><BR>
                     
                        Mid Spring<BR>
                     
                        Late Spring/Early Summer<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Other details</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Soil pH requirements</B><BR>
                     
                        5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)<BR>
                     
                        5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)<BR>
                     
                        6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Patent Information</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Propagation Methods</B><BR>
                     
                        By dividing the rootball<BR>
                     
                        From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse<BR>
                     
                        Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked<BR>
                     
                        By stooling or mound layering<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Seed Collecting</B><BR>
                     
                        Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds<BR>
                                                    
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