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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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Evergreen - deep bronze-green leaves to 30cm (12in) with up to 9 spiky leaflets. Foliage turns bronze-red in winter.
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Yellow - bright yellow -
Height - 1m (39ins) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - low-growing, dense variety which spreads freely by suckering. Produces flowers in large, pyramidal clusters
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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) -
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Full sun - will tolerate full sun if soil is not too dry. -
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Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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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 -
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Leaf form - Pinnate - see photos above -
Leaf margin - Incised - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
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Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
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Mahonia - Growing Guide
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1m (39ins)
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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.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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