Young Mahonia

Mahonia mahonia aquifolium is a sturdy evergreen shrub that will enliven the winter landscape with bright yellow blooms and shiny serrated foliage that resembles holly.

Young mahonia. Mahonia aquifolium is spreading and will fill awkward areas in shade which is especially useful for woodland gardens. An easy to grow low maintenance shrub that is ideal for small gardens and beginners. Mahonia rust regularly pick up and burn all leaves on the ground around the plant. Spiny growth to 35 feet tall 5 feet wide.

Plant mahonia sweet winter in the sun or partial shade in a normal rich well drained soil. Spray with a fungicide designed to combat rust on plants. Leatherleaf mahonia was brought to europe from its home in china in the 1800s. Hardy to 10 c so will not suit all areas of the country.

If the centre of the plant is congested prune it as suggested above to allow better air circulation. In spring the branches bear long hanging clusters of lightly fragrant yellow flowers which give way to dark blue berries in summer. The genus name of mahonia which honors american horticulturist bernard mcmahon is given to this plant though some botanists believe it should be placed in the berberis barberry genus. During the summer months mahonia also known as oregon grape will produce sweet smelling bright blue berries that birds love.

Oregon grape holly mahonia aquifolium is a handsome 3 to 6 foot ornamental shrub that can play a number of roles in the garden. Great for mass planting for in the garden or in a container on the balcony or terrace. Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season until young plants become established. This mahonia stays compact and becomes about 1 m high and 1 m wide.

Native to texas and mexico. Mahonia plants are prickly evergreens so are ideal for security planting and deterring burglars and cats from your garden. This shrub s ability to tolerate many sites and the fact that birds eat the berries has allowed leatherleaf mahonia to naturalize in parts of the united states. Mahonia plants require little pruning but may benefit from a trim in spring once the winter berries have fallen to remove any damaged or diseased stems and lightly shape the plant.

Fragrant yellow spring flowers. Texas mahonia mahonia swaseyi. The shrub s appearance changes with the seasons. Zones ms ls cs ts.