MAHONIA aquifolium 'Apollo'

Evergreen - pinnate, deep bronze-green leaves to 30cm (12in) with up to 9 spiky leaflets. Foliage turns bronze-red in winter.

Yellow - bright yellow

Height - 1m (39ins)

Spread - 1.5m (5ft)

Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil

Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - low-growing, dense variety which spreads freely by suckering. Produces flowers in densely-clustered racemes.

Hardy - cold winter - Hardy 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)

Full shade

Full sun - will tolerate full sun if soil is not too dry.

Partial shade

Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.

Good to know - good as an understorey in a woodland garden. Wildlife plant

Pests & Diseases - rust, mildew.

Place of origin - western North America.

Hardiness - Fully hardy

Seasonal Interest - Winter

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile. Humus-rich.

Wildlife - Bee friendly

Bird friendly