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Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (Oregon grape 'Apollo')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo'

Other names: Oregon grape 'Apollo'


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Genus: Mahonia

Variety or cultivar: 'Apollo' _ 'Apollo' is a fast-spreading small evergreen shrub with glossy pinnate leaves, turning purplish in winter months and clusters of deep yellow flowers, followed by black berries.

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' 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

Habit: Bushy, Spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Narcissus pseudonarcissus (Wild daffodil), Narcissus 'Gay Kybo' (Daffodil 'Gay Kybo'), Narcissus 'Irene Copeland' (Daffodil 'Irene Copeland'), Narcissus 'Pink Paradise' (Daffodil 'Pink Paradise'), Narcissus 'Tahiti' (Daffodil 'Tahiti'), Narcissus 'Jenny' (Daffodil 'Jenny')

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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 'Apollo' (Oregon grape 'Apollo') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m 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.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Shade Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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