Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon grape)
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1.2m max. spread |
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0.6m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Mahonia aquifolium
Other names: Oregon grape, Holly-leaved berberis
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Genus: Mahonia
Species: M. aquifolium 'Smargd' - M. aquifolium is a spreading, evergreen shrub, producing yellow flowers in winter and spring.
Mahonia aquifolium is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn; Purple, Dark-green in Winter
Fruit: Black in Summer; Black in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.
Habit: Bushy, Spreading
Plant with: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price' (Laurustinus 'Eve Price')
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Pests: Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases: Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon grape) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Banks and Slopes, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution, Wildlife, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover, Woodland
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained, or moist but well-drained, soil in shade or partial shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Mahonia aquifolium
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It is a welcome and useful source of nectar and pollen for bees. The dense clusters of bell-shaped flowers are bright lemon-yellow. These give way to black berries which may be taken by various species of bird.
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- Posted: Thu. 11th June 2009 20:07
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