A dwarf suckering shrub with glossy dark green leaves, often purple-red in winter. Dense clusters of yellow flowers from late spring to early summer followed by blue-black berries. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Mahonia nervosa
A dwarf suckering shrub with glossy dark green leaves, often purple-red in winter. Dense clusters of yellow flowers from late spring to early summer followed by blue-black berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Mahonia |
|---|---|
| Species | nervosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | blue, black |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost 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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