Mahonia x intermedia - 'Buckland'

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, Architectural Form
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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Mahonia x intermedia description: This tall evergreen is valued for its upright architectural form and reddish autumnal colour . Foliage is divided into spinney leaflets. Yellow blossoms are borne in winter on spikes. Ideal as vandal proof screen / tall specimen. 5m x 3.5m

Mahonia x intermedia cultivation notes: This fast growing evergreen prefers moist yet well drained fertile soil in shady / woodland conditions. Avoid hard pruning - limiting annual pruning to the removal of dead wood in spring, cut back main branches if leggy.

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; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Fruit / berry producing; 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.

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