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    MAHONIA japonica
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    MAHONIA japonica

     AWARD
    Yellow flowers, sweet scented like Lily of the Valley, good autumn colour
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      China.
    • Evergreen
      Dark-green leaves to 45cm (18in) long with up to 19 sharply-toothed oval to lance-shaped leaflets.
    • Yellow
    • Racemes
      Arching, then spreading racemes to 25cm (10in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Incised
    • Lanceolate
    • Oblong
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Erect shrub with stout, upright branches. Flowers are followed by blue-black berries.
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
      Similar to lily of the valley
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile, humus rich
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
      Nectar attracts overwintering blackcaps
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
       
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