Mahonia aquifolium - 'Apollo'

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Low Growing or Spreading Plant, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	Yellow Flowers (Spring), Medium green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Mahonia aquifolium cultivation notes: Mahonia will flourish in most well drained, fertile soils, preferring partial but not deep shade. Trim back growth to shape every other year - removing older straggly growth.

Plant Strengths: Scented blossom; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Fruit / berry producing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!

Common Missspellings: Merhonia, Mahonea, Merhonia, Mahonea, Merhoenia