An erect shrub with dark green leaves, sharply toothed. Fragrant pale yellow flowers late autumn to early spring followed by purple-blue berries. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers November to March. Fruits April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Mahonia japonica
An erect shrub with dark green leaves, sharply toothed. Fragrant pale yellow flowers late autumn to early spring followed by purple-blue berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Mahonia |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | November, March |
| Colour Fruit | blue, purple |
| Fruits When | April |
| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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