Mahonia japonica (Mahonia)

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), Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Mahonia japonica 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! Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

Design & Plant Use for Mahonia japonica:
  • Provides scented winter blossom
  • Evergreen shrub suitable for planting in a shady location
  • Ideal for planting within the herb garden
  • Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils


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Mahonia japonica (Mahonia)
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