Nevin's Barberry
Mahonia nevinii

Family: Berberidaceae

What it is like

A tall shrub. It grows 2.4 m tall. The leaves are greyish blue-green and are made up of 3-7 narrow pointed leaflets. The leaflets have 6 spine-tipped teeth on each side. The leaves are pale underneath. The flowers are pale yellow and in open clusters. The fruit are small dark red berries.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Berberis nevinii A. Gray;