Oregon Grape. A compact, open suckering shrub with bright green spiny toothed leaves often turning purple-red in winter. Clusters of bright yellow flowers in spring followed by blue-black berries. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Mahonia aquifolium ‘Smaragd’
A compact, open suckering shrub with bright green spiny toothed leaves often turning purple-red in winter. Clusters of bright yellow flowers in spring followed by blue-black berries.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
| Generic | Mahonia |
|---|---|
| Species | aquifolium |
| Varietry | 'Smaragd' |
| Common Name | Oregon Grape |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Open |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | blue, black |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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