Mahonia japonica

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Herb, Culinary, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	Yellow Flowers (Winter), Green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Cultivation notes: Flourishes in shady / woodland conditions, preferring a moderately fertile soil of any pH as long as it is well drained. Avoid hard pruning - limiting pruning to the removal of dead wood in spring.

Plant Strengths: Scented blossom; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade; Produces winter flowers.

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