(Kostenlos herunterladen) Young Mahonia
Leaves are rosy when young light green in summer reddish purple in fall and winter.
Young mahonia. In spring the branches bear long hanging clusters of lightly fragrant yellow flowers which give way to dark blue berries in summer. 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. An easy to grow low maintenance shrub that is ideal for small gardens and beginners. Leatherleaf mahonia was brought to europe from its home in china in the 1800s. Texas mahonia mahonia swaseyi. Fragrant yellow spring flowers.
Mahonia plants are prickly evergreens so are ideal for security planting and deterring burglars and cats from your garden. Great for mass planting for in the garden or in a container on the balcony or terrace. During the summer months mahonia also known as oregon grape will produce sweet smelling bright blue berries that birds love. If the centre of the plant is congested prune it as suggested above to allow better air circulation. 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. Plant mahonia sweet winter in the sun or partial shade in a normal rich well drained soil. Oregon grape holly mahonia aquifolium is a handsome 3 to 6 foot ornamental shrub that can play a number of roles in the garden.
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. The shrub s appearance changes with the seasons. This mahonia stays compact and becomes about 1 m high and 1 m wide. 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. 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. Spray with a fungicide designed to combat rust on plants.
Native to texas and mexico. Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season until young plants become established. 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.