Grown for the bright yellow flowers, and attractive deep green foliage Mahonia are a good plant for many landscaping situations. One of the main attraction is the foliage, wonderful texture year round which is a welcome addition to any garden. Most species will reach to around 2m in height and the spiny foliage is a standout.
Underused in Australian gardens, these are a plant that offer texture through the foliage, and colour in winter with good bright yellow flowers.
These are a group of winter flowering plants and are grown as shrubs or small trees. They are broad-leaved evergreens, with holly like leaves, with a number species and cultivars available for sale ranging from 40cm to 3m, they are a versatile shrub, uses include hedging plants
Mahonia prefer semi shade and moist soil but are a tough plant and will tolerate harsher conditions. All species can be pruned to control size. Mahonia flowers are followed by bluish black berries, sometimes used as a jelly.
These are not a large plant and can easily find a place in most gardens, grow them for the foliage, or for the winter flowers, they are rewarding and easy care.
Summary Information.
- Height – 1 to 2 metres for most varieties, some taller.
- Width – 1 metre plus
- Flowers – Yellow
- Flowering Time – Winter
- Foliage – Evergreen
- Frost tolerant – Yes
- Drought tolerant – Yes
You may also be interested in these Mahonia Varieties
- M. lomariifolia
- M. nepaulensis – This is a rare species from Nepal, taller growing than most.
- M. aquifolium
- M. fortunei
- M. japonica
- M. x wagneri moseri
Mahonia plants are available for sale form the following nurseries
412 James Lane, Fern Hill VIC. 3458 - Phone 0419002651
Large range of Rare plants, Climbers, Bulbs, Perennials Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Available both Retail and by Mail Order
www.whitehousenursery.com.au
