Mahonia

Have you ever heard of an old-fashioned shrub called a Mahonia? Not many people have. Its Latin name, Mahonia Aquifolium, literally means holly-leaved barberry. Although its leaves do greatly resemble the holly bush (see photo), it is not related to hollies at all.  Instead, it is part of the genus Barberis (barberry).  DUNNVILLE—Deb’s granddaughter Bella with the Mahonia plant. This…