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MAHONIA aquifolium 'Apollo'
Commonly known as Holly-leaved barberry, Mountain grape, Oregon grape
A spreading bush with dense clusters of bright yellow flowers
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Evergreendeep bronze-green leaves to 30cm (12in) with up to 9 spiky leaflets. Foliage turns bronze-red in winter.
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YellowBright yellow -
Height60cm (24in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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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 heightLow-growing, dense variety which spreads freely by suckering. Produces flowers in large, pyramidal, dense clusters
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Full sunWill tolerate full sun if soil is not too dry. -
Partial shade
MAHONIA aquifolium 'Apollo'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowGood as an understorey in a woodland garden. Wildlife plant
Pests & DiseasesRust, mildew.
Place of originWestern North America. -
Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Pinnate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Incised
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Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich.
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Mahonia - Growing Guide
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60cm (24in)
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1m (39in) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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