[Herunterladen] 54 Young Mahonia

The shrub s appearance changes with the seasons.

Young mahonia. Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season until young plants become established. Mahonia rust regularly pick up and burn all leaves on the ground around the plant. Sweet winter is an evergreen and can be pruned in the spring. The genus name of mahonia which honors american horticulturist bernard mcmahon is given to this plant though some botanists believe it should be placed in the berberis barberry genus. Great for mass planting for in the garden or in a container on the balcony or terrace. An easy to grow low maintenance shrub that is ideal for small gardens and beginners. This mahonia stays compact and becomes about 1 m high and 1 m wide.

Mahonia plants are prickly evergreens so are ideal for security planting and deterring burglars and cats from your garden. If the centre of the plant is congested prune it as suggested above to allow better air circulation. Texas mahonia mahonia swaseyi. Mahonia plants require little pruning but may benefit from a trim in spring once the winter berries have fallen to remove any damaged or diseased stems and lightly shape the plant. Leatherleaf mahonia was brought to europe from its home in china in the 1800s. During the summer months mahonia also known as oregon grape will produce sweet smelling bright blue berries that birds love. In spring the branches bear long hanging clusters of lightly fragrant yellow flowers which give way to dark blue berries in summer.

This shrub s ability to tolerate many sites and the fact that birds eat the berries has allowed leatherleaf mahonia to naturalize in parts of the united states. Fragrant yellow spring flowers. Mahonia mahonia aquifolium is a sturdy evergreen shrub that will enliven the winter landscape with bright yellow blooms and shiny serrated foliage that resembles holly. Spray with a fungicide designed to combat rust on plants. Mahonia aquifolium is spreading and will fill awkward areas in shade which is especially useful for woodland gardens. Leaves are rosy when young light green in summer reddish purple in fall and winter. The latin name given to this species is mahonia aquifolium and it is part of the berberidaceae family.

Hardy to 10 c so will not suit all areas of the country. Zones ms ls cs ts. Plant mahonia sweet winter in the sun or partial shade in a normal rich well drained soil.