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MAHONIA
Commonly known as Mountain grape, Oregon grape
Genus of about 70 species of evergreen shrubs occurring in rocky places and woodland in the Himalayas, eastern Asia and North and Central America.
Colourful and tough shrubs that enliven a winter garden.
Some are pleasantly scented and all are beneficial to insects.
Japonica and x media provide nectar for overwintering blackcaps.
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Evergreen
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowGrown for their fragrant flowers, followed by purple/black berries, and attractive foliage. Wildlife plant - nectar in winter for insects and berries for birds.Place of originRocky and woodland areas in the Himalayas, eastern Asia, North and Central America.
Buy Varieties of MAHONIA
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA aquifolium](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/mahonia_aquifolium~5.jpg)
MAHONIA aquifolium
a valuable suckering plant for underplanting in dense shade
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA aquifolium 'Apollo'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/mahonia_aquifolium_apollo_2863b.jpg)
MAHONIA aquifolium 'Apollo'
a spreading bush with dense clusters of bright yellow flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA bealei](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/mahonia_japonica_bealei_2866.jpg)
MAHONIA bealei
bluish green leaves spotted yellow and white at the base. Very fragrant light yellow flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA eurybracteata 'Soft Caress'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/mahonia_evry_soft_caress_5518f.jpg)
MAHONIA eurybracteata 'Soft Caress'
plant of the year at Chelsea 2013. A compact habit and the first mahonia to have entirely spine free leaves. Bright yellow flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA eurybracteata 'Sweet Winter'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/mahonia_eurybracteata_sweet_winter.jpg)
MAHONIA eurybracteata 'Sweet Winter'
spine-free linear leaves, lightly fragrant, yellow flowers, late autumn to winter.
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA japonica](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/mahonia_japonica_2865.jpg)
MAHONIA japonica
yellow flowers, sweet scented like Lily of the Valley, good autumn colour
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA x media 'Charity'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Mahonia_x_media_Charity.jpg)
MAHONIA x media 'Charity'
large pinnate foliage and yellow flowers NOV onwards
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA x media 'Lionel Fortescue'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/mahonia_x_media_lionel_fortescue_2872a.jpg)
MAHONIA x media 'Lionel Fortescue'
fine cut foliage and erect flowers
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA x media 'Winter Sun'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/mahonia_x_media_winter_sun_2873.jpg)
MAHONIA x media 'Winter Sun'
upright yellow flares
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA nitens 'Cabaret'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/mahonia_cabaret_5517a.jpg)
MAHONIA nitens 'Cabaret'
a brand new introduction with holly-like foliage and a very compact habit. Flowers are orange-red in bud on tall spikes, opening yellow
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA 'Volcano'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/mahonia_volcano.jpg)
MAHONIA 'Volcano'
deep yellow flowers from orange buds. Spine-free finely divided leaves
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA x wagneri 'Pinnacle'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/mahonia_pinnacle_5997.jpg)
MAHONIA x wagneri 'Pinnacle'
blue-green leaves, bronze new growth and cluster of bright yellow flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAHONIA x wagneri 'Fireflame'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/mahonia_x_wagneri_fireflame_8078.jpg)
MAHONIA x wagneri 'Fireflame'
yellow flowers in spring. Leaves turn orange-red in winter.
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