Berberis (Mahonia) nevinii Attracts butterflies Mountain Aloe

Mountain Aloe

You should prune back hard in the winter

- Plants do well in a variety of soils

It likes fresh air but does not like to be caught in a draft

Berberis (Mahonia) nevinii Attracts butterflies Mountain AloeNevin's Barberry A California Native that is federally listed as an endangered species. An evergreen shrub that grows slowly to about six feet tall and wide. In March and April fragrant yellow flower spikes that are two inches long bloom. The foliage is blue fray with red spiky stems. The flowers are followed by black edible berries, food for the birds! It is best to prune in the spring after the plant has flowered. It is not recommended to cut back